Murphy sets up World Open tie with O'Sullivan

Shaun Murphy missed out on a 147 break in his final frame Shaun Murphy set up a last-16 tie against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Open in Yushan with a 5-1 win over China's Xu Si. Murphy lost the first frame but then won the next five with two century breaks, including an 120 to win the match. O'Sullivan moved into the last 16 thanks to a 5-0 win over Matthew Selt, with a break of 138 in the second frame.

"Any time Ronnie is in the event it adds a certain buzz to it. He looks in good touch to me," said Murphy. "Some people might say he isn't as sharp, others might say he is fresh.

All this talk about an eighth World Championship. What a position to be in, some might say he has done it the right way and kept himself fresh. "I've been playing well for a season or two.

I've been running into superheroes playing unbelievable snooker. "It is a test of perseverance, it is about mental toughness - can you keep going? With this event, the Tour Championship and World Championship to come.