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Two-time world champion O'Sullivan made it four wins from four qualifying matches at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on Sunday, first whitewashing Welshman Dominic Dale 4-0, followed by a 4-2 win over Kent-based Gerard Greene.

The 'Rocket', last a Grand Prix winner in 2004, pocketed breaks of 99, 72 and 95 to dispense with Dale, this season's Shanghai Masters champion.

But the best was yet to come as the world number five sank a cool 135 break against Greene and also compiled a 68 break to make sure of his place in the knockout stage of this year's £470,500 event.

Greene is still favourite to qualify for the next stage as runner-up to O'Sullivan, but if Dale can beat him 4-0 in their final match then it would be he who progresses.

Reigning UK champion Ebdon, twice victorious on Saturday with final-frame victories, wasted little time in beating Welshman Matthew Stevens 4-1 in his opening match of the day, before inflicting a 4-3 win over Stoke golden oldie Dave Harold.

Belfast's Swail, twice a World Championship semi-finalist, extended his impressive unbeaten run in the group stages with victories over Mark Davis, whom he thrashed 4-0, as well as a 4-2 victory over defending champion Neil Robertson.