Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Jimmy White to march on in World Open

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The three-time former world champion was too strong for the man who lost six finals at the Crucible, running out a 3-1 winner at Glasgow's SECC venue.

O'Sullivan opened up a 2-0 lead, with a break of 79 in the second frame, but 88 from White in the next was a reminder of his ability.

And when White opened up a 57-0 lead in the fourth frame it looked as though the English pair would have to thrash it out for victory in a decider.

But White broke down on a break of 56, missing a tricky red, and O'Sullivan punished him with a match-clinching run of 80.

O'Sullivan's victory sets up another appetising clash, with Scotland's Stephen Hendry awaiting him in the next round tomorrow.