Elsewhere, Drew Henry is considering quitting snooker after the Scotsman was beaten 5-1 by Ian McCulloch.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan will face either Ian McCulloch or Ricky Walden, while Stephen Hendry will find himself up against Robert Milkins or Dave Harold.

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But Irishman Ken Doherty kissed goodbye to his hopes after losing 4-3 to Ian McCulloch, a third loss which left him propping up the six-player group headed by unbeaten Ricky Walden.

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