Article #10836

• Seven-time champion leads 6-2; Hawkins beats Williams

• Allen beats Wilson then says Hendry ‘full of rubbish’

“Pretty evil” Ronnie O’Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against his old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second-round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

The seven-time winner blasted a 137 total clearance as he dominated his opponent and edged closer towards his goal of eclipsing Stephen Hendry and clinching a record eighth Crucible title.