In the evening session, John Higgins raced into the semi final by demolishing Ryan Day 6-1.

The two-time Masters champion will face Mark Allen, who beat holder Ronnie O'Sullivan, in the last four.

Higgins hit breaks of 113 and 115 to complete victory, winning five straight frames after the opening two were shared.

  • Judd Trump 6-4 Shaun Murphy
  • John Higgins 6-1 Ryan Day

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