Snooker: O'sullivan Excused Masters Press Duties
Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be facing the media at the Masters after being given special dispensation by snooker's chairman.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been excused from press interview requirements during the Masters at Wembley Arena. It follows a lunch last week with Sir Rodney Walker, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association chairman. O'Sullivan faces disciplinary action for retiring in the sixth frame of his UK Championship quarter-final in York last month but Walker has undertaken to write to the disciplinary committee.
Stephen Hendry reached his 16th Masters quarter-final by beating Matthew Stevens, the 2000 champion, 6-5. Hendry is aiming to add to his six Masters titles, a run which has earned him selection as the only sportsman among entertainers such as Madonna and Kylie Minogue to have his hands cast for a plaque to feature in a public square in the Wembley development.
Shaun Murphy, the 2005 world champion, beat Steve Davis 6-3. He plays Hendry in the quarter-finals.
Stephen Hendry reached his 16th Masters quarter-final by beating Matthew Stevens, the 2000 champion, 6-5. Hendry is aiming to add to his six Masters titles, a run which has earned him selection as the only sportsman among entertainers such as Madonna and Kylie Minogue to have his hands cast for a plaque to feature in a public square in the Wembley development.
Shaun Murphy, the 2005 world champion, beat Steve Davis 6-3. He plays Hendry in the quarter-finals.
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