O'Sullivan equals century record in winning Masters opener

 Ronnie O'Sullivan made the 775th century of his career during a 6-4 win over Ricky Walden at the Dafabet Masters.

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan equalled Stephen Hendry's all-time list of 775 centuries on his way to a 6-4 win over Ricky Walden at the Masters.

O'Sullivan compiled hundreds in the sixth and 10th frame in the first round at Alexandra Palace in London.

The Rocket will now meet Marco Fu on Thursday afternoon with the chance to set a new record.

The early stages were scrappy and O'Sullivan led 2-1 after an hour's play. He then stepped up a gear with breaks of 77, 91 and 100 to lead 5-1.

Walden, who lost 6-0 to O'Sullivan here last year, reduced his arrears to 5-2 with a 100 of his own before pinching the eighth frame after O'Sullivan had opened with a 66.

A 73 gave Walden hope of a rousing recovery, but he missed a red early in the frame as a fluked yellow on 89 paved the way for O'Sullivan's record-equalling contribution as his fellow Englishman was left to wonder what might have been.

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