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The world number two thumped Nottingham qualifier Michael Holt 5-1 in their second-round meeting at Belfast's Waterfront Hall and outlined his plans to become the first professional for three and a half years to make a successful defence of a ranking title.

"I was scared of my first match, that's the first time I've felt pressure since the World Championship," admitted the Glaswegian. "It was always going to be a tough match playing Michael, but I didn't expect to win 5-1."

He added: "Although it was 5-1 there were three frames decided on the black ball, so winning them was massive.

"It was looking like 2-2, but I went 3-1 and never really looked back. Now I've got a match under my belt I'll hopefully relax.

"I've not had the heart going like that for a while. You never forget it, but when it comes back it's quite scary, you realise you're under some pressure.

"I'd love to retain my title here this year, I've got so many fond memories of winning here last year."

Maguire compiled breaks of 55, 96, 58, 40 and 127 to go through - and will now play either fellow Scot Alan McManus or Romford's Mark King in the next phase.

Shaun Murphy suffered a shock 5-2 defeat at the hands of Mark Williams, the two-time world champion who has slipped down the rankings in the past few seasons.

The Rotherham professional, a world champion in 2005, mustered a high break of just 37 as Williams progressed having pocketed breaks of 50, 85, 50, 48 and 44. The Welshman will play either Irishman Mark Allen, a runner-up at last season's tournament, or compatriot Dominic Dale.