Ronnie O'Sullivan won the last three frames to take a 5-3 lead in a tremendous opening session of the Betfair World Championship final.

Graeme Ramage, who won a competition run by World Snooker broadcast partner Talksport, tossed the coin to decide who would break first before the Betfair World Championship final.

All the key stats ahead of the Betfair World Championship final between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Barry Hawkins.

Jason Mohammad has joined BBC Sport's World Championship team for the first time this year - and has loved every minute.

Barry Hawkins continued his tremendous run at the Betfair World Championship by beating Ricky Walden 17-14 to set up a final meeting with Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Ronnie O'Sullivan remained on course to become the first player to win back-to-back Crucible crowns since Stephen Hendry by beating Judd Trump 17-11 in the semi-finals of the Betfair World Championship.

Barry Hawkins came from 12-8 down against Ricky Walden to level at 12-12 going into the concluding session of their Betfair World Championship semi-final clash.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan moved within three frames of the Betfair World Championship final by taking a 14-10 lead over Judd Trump.

Barry Hawkins won five out of eight frames in a nervy second session against Ricky Walden to reduce his deficit to 9-7 in the Betfair World Championship semi-final.

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