Hunter 1-5 O'Sullivan
Hunter pays the price for a double kiss on a missed red and O'Sullivan makes him pay dearly as he knocks in another 80+ break. O'Sullivan's awesome form is in danger of turning the match into a non-contest.
Hunter 1-6 O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan is looking unstoppable as he takes yet another frame with some fantastic break building. Hunter seems shell-shocked as O'Sullivan pops in a 45 then turns the screw further with a break of 79 to stretch his lead.
Hunter 2-6 O'Sullivan
Hunter shows great character to win the final frame of the afternoon session with a flawless break of 126 to give himself hope of an evening comeback.
Hunter 1-4 O'Sullivan 0-87 (87)
O'Sullivan shows no signs of taking his foot off the pedal after the mid-session interval. An 87 break is enough to clinch the frame and leave Hunter with plenty of work to do.
Hunter 1-3 O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan regains a two-frame advantage afer a high quality break of 86. The standard of play from both players is extremely high with the slightest mistake punished in unforgiving fashion.
Hunter 0-1 O'Sullivan 22-59 (56)
Both players make a tentative start before O'Sullivan pounces on an overly aggressive Hunter safety shot to make a break of 56 - enough to give him the opening frame.
Hunter 0-2 O'Sullivan 26-80 (80)
O'Sullivan carries on from where he left off and a fluent 80 break gives him the second frame with Hunter still trying to settle down.
Hunter 1-2 O'Sullivan 117-8 (117)
Hunter responds in style and a great opening red gives him the chance to clear up the table with a brilliant break of 117 to get himself on the scoresheet.