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Stephen Hendry believes O'Sullivan produced "snooker perfection" as the seven times world champion was overwhelmed 17-6 with a session to spare in the semi-finals.

But O'Sullivan said: "I've been consistent all season and, coming here, I felt confident I could do something but you've still got to battle through these games and there have been times in this tournament where it has been hard."

He added: "If I was as confident as I used to be, at 15-16, and felt that comfortable at the table, there is certainly a chance that I would be over-confident in the final.

"I used to feel that I could dominate games even when people played well. I just used to go up a gear.

"But I've had to struggle for quite long periods of time and it kind of dents your confidence and at times I didn't know how I was going to play from one day to the next.

"I could have easily thought it isn't going my way and you can dig your own grave in some respects - but I haven't done that and it is good to be in the final and I am taking nothing for granted."

Carter will go into Saturday's two sessions holding a 9-7 advantage after overcoming a 5-3 overnight deficit.