RONNIE O'Sullivan required just 40 minutes to seal his place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-1 win over Jackson Page.
Resuming 8-1 in front on Thursday after a dominant opening session on Wednesday, the world number one duly swept up the two frames required to book a last-16 clash with Ryan Day.
His victory was the 48-year-old's most emphatic at the Crucible since his 10-1 triumph over Thailand's Thepchaiya UnNooh at the same stage four years ago.
Page, who had been restricted to just a hint of his promise when he racked up a 142 total clearance in the seventh frame on Wednesday, returned with his fate effectively sealed.
This story is from the April 26, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April 26, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Hamas Attacks Main Aid Crossing Point For Gaza
HAMAS militants yesterday attacked Israel's main crossing point for delivering humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, reportedly wounding several Israelis and prompting Israel to close the terminal.
How United can line up without Bruno
UNITED are sweating over the availability of captain Bruno Fernandes ahead of tonight's trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Batting fightback may be too little, too late for Lancs
LANCASHIRE'S young batters staged a gutsy fightback on the third day of the Vitality County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford but Kent need only 93 runs with nine wickets in hand to clinch victory on the final morning.
Rebel Braverman urges Sunak to change course
RISHI Sunak must change his political course to remain in power as there is no time to change Tory leaders, Suella Braverman has said following a bruising set of local election results.
Tributes paid at vigil for boy killed in sword attack
MORE than 300 people gathered at a vigil yesterday to pay tribute to Daniel Anjorin, a teenage boy killed in a sword attack while walking to school.
'Living next to this is an absolute nightmare'
RESIDENTS AND COUNCILLOR SLAM DEVELOPERS BEHIND LUXURY APARTMENTS
Debbie is leading voice for region
MPS RANKED ON HOW OFTEN THEY SPEAK IN PARLIAMENT
Tributes to 'trail-blazer' Bernard, 79
ACTOR'S BIG BREAK CAME IN BOYS FROM BLACKSTUFF
HUNTER IS TRAPPED BY PHOTO
WAS POSING WITH CAPTURED HARE
Hair loss boy, 6, has to wait year for help
'IT'S A JOKE' SAYS MUM TRYING TO RAISE CASH FOR PRIVATE TREATMENT