Ronnie O'Sullivan through to Welsh Open final

Ronnie O'Sullivan has reached the final of the Welsh Open with a comfortable victory over Barry Hawkins.

The 38-year-old Englishman made three centuries as he got the better of his compatriot 6-2 on Saturday.

O'Sullivan will face Ding Junhui of China in Sunday's final for his third Welsh Open title.

Ding, 26, edged past Joe Perry 6-4 after the 39-year-old had fought back to level the contest at 3-3.