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 Tuesday, 8 May, 2001, 15:05 GMT 16:05 UK
Quarter-final video
Ronnie O'Sullivan is stunned as he realises he has actually won
The truth dawns on Ronnie O'Sullivan that he is the new World Champion
Ronnie O'Sullivan finally fulfilled his great potential and won the Snooker World Championship, beating John Higgins in the final.

BBC Sport Online presents highlights of the action from the closing stages at The Crucible.


Ebdon congratulates O'Sulivan
Ebdon congratulates O'Sulivan

The semi-final line-up is now complete after Ronnie O'Sullivan sealed his place in the last four with a 13-6 win over Peter Ebdon. He will now face Joe Swail who overcame Patrick Wallace to win 13-11. John Higgins ruthlessly dispatched Ken Doherty 13-6 to set up a meeting with Matthew Stevens who wrapped up a 13-5 victory over Stephen Hendry.

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    Quarter-finals - day one

    John Higgins at the table
    John Higgins battled his way back into the match

    Ronnie O'Sullivan wins all eight frames in the second session to open an imposing 12-4 advantage over Peter Ebdon, leaving him one frame short of a semi-final place, while Peter Wallace leads Joe Swail 6-2, John Higgins is 5-3 up against Ken Doherty and Stephen Hendry trails Matthew Stevens 11-5.

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