THE Masters has returned as the top 16 snooker players in the world battle it out at Ally Pally!
Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan was due to begin his title defence against fellow Class of 92 member John Higgins this afternoon, but on Friday, Rocket withdrew from the competition on medical grounds.
English Open winner Neil Robertson replaced O’Sullivan in the 16-player field – and the Australian star completed a stunning comeback from 5-1 down to beat Higgins 6-5.
While in the evening session, Shaun Murphy held off a spirited Gary Wilson fightback to win 6-3.
World No1 Judd Trump is on course to win a Triple Crown Grand Slam after he won the UK Championship in December.
- Start time: From 1pm GMT
- TV channel: BBC Two & Four/Eurosport
- Live stream: BBC iPlayer/discovery+
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