Shaun Murphy compared Jack Lisowski to Ronnie O'Sullivan after the Jackpot's record-equalling demolition job in the UK Championship quarter-finals.
Lisowski thrashed Murphy 6-1 with near-flawless snooker in York to set up a tantalising semi-final clash against in-form Mark Allen on Saturday. And the world No.12 matched the record of four consecutive centuries with scintillating breaks of 105, 127, 123 and 100, a feat that has only been achieved by seven other players in professional competition.
The supremely talented left-hander is now just two victories away from his maiden ranking title after years of being the sport's nearly man. Murphy had knocked out Lisowski's close friend Judd Trump in the last round, but was left in his seat in awe as his 31-year-old opponent put on a break-building exhibition at the Barbican Centre.
