Ronnie O’Sullivan thrashed Ding Junhui 6-1 on the World Grand Prix to arrange a closing towards Judd Trump.

The world primary hit 4 centuries, with breaks of 135, 128, 128 and 124, in an imperious show.

The 48-year-old additionally knocked in breaks of 79 and 90 as he gained in only one hour and 12 minutes in Leicester.

“I felt all proper. It was tidy. Each shot felt in management. I felt relaxed and assured,” seven-time world champion O’Sullivan instructed ITV3.

On his assembly with world quantity two Trump, he added: “I am wanting ahead to it, enjoying Judd, who’s been one of many gamers of the season.

“He is enjoying fantastically effectively.”

O’Sullivan, who claimed a record-extending eighth Masters crown final week, once more questioned his snooker future after beating Zhou Yuelong to succeed in the final eight on the World Grand Prix.

“It is laborious as a result of once I’ve come and mentioned what I’ve mentioned this week, saying I am not bothered if I win or lose, folks pay good cash to come back and watch and once I say that I simply imply that I am scuffling with myself,” mentioned O’Sullivan.

“Typically it is laborious to simply maintain that stamina and focus. It doesn’t matter what I say and really feel, I all the time placed on an expert show mentally. Whether or not I play effectively or not is out of my management.

“I do not need folks to assume that I am not making an attempt, as a result of I am making an attempt my hardest. Tonight was good.”