Ronnie O’Sullivan is through to the semi-finals of The Masters after beating Barry Hawkins (world number 15) 6-3.

Ronnie O’Sullivan defeats Barry Hawkins in the quarterfinals of the Masters.

In Thursday night’s match, Ronnie O’Sullivan largely led the match with the world number 15 and managed to break away after going head-to-head at 3-3.

With a final score of 6-3, Ronnie advances to the semi-finals where he will face the winner of Sean Murphy and Jack Lisowski.

Masters, schedule for a quarter

Judd Trump (2) – Eli Carter (10) / Friday, 3:00 p.m

Mark Selby (5) v Mark Allen (3) / Friday, 9pm

Sean Murphy (6) v Jack Lisvoski (16) / Thursday, 9pm

Ronnie O’Sullivan (1) v Barry Hawkins (15) 6-3

Know:

• In the quarter-finals and semi-finals, the system of the best of 11 frames is played, i.e. from the first to the sixth.

• In the grand final, the best of 19 frames will be played, i.e. the first to 10.

• The semi-finals will be held on January 13 and the final on January 14 at Alexandra Palace in London.

• The total prize money is £725,000.

• The winner will receive a prize of £250,000, while the runner-up will receive £100,000.

• The maximum break was made at The Masters (147): Ding Junhui against Ronnie O’Sullivan.

• The reigning champion is Judd Trump, a title won at the 2023 tournament.

The Masters takes place from January 7 to 14, and there were 16 players at the start. The tournament is held at Alexandra Palace in London and offers a total prize pool of £725,000 (£250,000 to the winner). Judd Trump (2023) became the titular champion.