Snooker:Mark Selby today wrapped up a record-breaking victory over Stephen Hendry at the Crucible which could send the seven-time world champion into retirement. Selby, newly installed as favourite for the World Championship, looked like finishing off Hendry in one scoring visit.
He missed the black after reaching 39 but was soon offered another chance by Hendry and a clearance of 81 made sure of a 13-4 success. It was all over in 10 minutes.
Hendry had trailed 12-4 overnight after two magical sessions from Selby whose six centuries set a new Crucible record. Hendry, 42, has confirmed this could be his last playing visit to Sheffield.
Retirement is in his thoughts as he struggles to compete against the likes of Selby at the top of the game.
He said: “I’ll decide in the summer. I’ve still got the game but I haven’t got the self-belief to compete with these guys.”