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O'Sullivan's last UK title triumph came in 2018| Venue: York Barbican Dates: 23 November-5 December Coverage: BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app |
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Record seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed a routine 6-3 win over Noppon Saengkham to reach the quarter-finals of the UK Championship.
Thailand's Saengkham held his own in first four frames, making 83 in between O'Sullivan's 76 and 98 breaks for 2-2.
He edged 3-2 ahead but O'Sullivan reeled off four frames in a row, including a century, to seal the match.
O'Sullivan will face Kyren Wilson or Ben Woollaston in the next round on Friday at the Barbican Centre in York.
'The Rocket' is firm favourite to lift the trophy for the eighth time after seeing heavyweights such as defending champion Neil Robertson, world champion Mark Selby and Judd Trump all make early exits.
The 45-year-old was far from his fluent best, but showed his proven class as he fought back from behind to triumph.
In control at 3-2 ahead, Saengkham had opportunities for a two-frame advantage, but he did not capitalise when in among the balls and O'Sullivan to began his revival.
He did not lose a frame thereafter and finished off the match in style with a composed 120 clearance.
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