Snooker scores LIVE: Ronnie O'Sullivan whitewashed by Zhao Xintong as Williams fights back

The semi-finals of the will begin today with just four players left standing at the . is among them and will be hoping to make a strong start when he takes on Zhao Xintong this afternoon. The Rocket charged into the last four with a 13-9 victory over last night.

In the evening session, will begin his semi-final meeting with following his triumph over in the quarters. He came from 7-5 down to secure a 13-8 victory, winning five straight frames at the end. Williams, meanwhile, edged past John Higgins in dramatic fashion after a deciding frame was required to split the pair.

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