Barry Hawkins beats world number one Judd Trump to earn semi-final place against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Tour Championship
00:00, 26 March 2021
updated: 17:47, 26 March 2021
Barry Hawkins produced a shock win to earn himself a spot in the Tour Championship semi-finals.
The Ditton potter beat world number one Judd Trump on Thursday to set up a meeting with Ronnie O’Sullivan in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Hawkins beat Trump 10-7 at Celtic Manor - holding off a fightback having held a comfortable 5-3 lead at one stage.
Trump pulled it back to a single frame, reducing Hawkins’ lead to 7-6, before the Kent man regained control to take the win and a £20,000 prize. He’s just two wins away now from the £150,000 top prize.
Hawkins said: “I'm just delighted to get such a big win. He's been playing unbelievable stuff.” He added: I don't think I've beaten Ronnie in about 20 years."
O’Sullivan booked his place in the semi-finals with a 10-8 victory over John Higgins.
Saturday’s sessions take place at 1pm and 7pm. The final will be played on Sunday.
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