Ronnie O’Sullivan cruised past Ken Doherty with a 4‑1 victory to secure a spot in the senior World Snooker Championship quarter‑finals at the Crucible. The match, held this week, saw O’Sullivan dominate from the start, breaking through early and maintaining control throughout.

Doherty, a former champion, struggled to find rhythm against the seasoned veteran. O’Sullivan’s precision and composure on the table highlighted the gap between the two, reinforcing his status as a top contender in the tournament.

The win puts O’Sullivan in a strong position heading into the quarter‑finals, where he will face a freshly‑qualified opponent. With his experience and recent form, expectations are high for another deep run.

The result also narrows the field for other contenders, tightening the competition and raising the stakes for the final stages of the championship.