By Clive Jones and Dan Warren BBC Sport at The Crucible

Hendry is going for an eighth world title

Stephen Hendry set up a semi-final showdown against Ronnie O'Sullivan after racing to a 13-3 victory against qualifier Ian McCulloch.

Hendry started the second session with a 6-2 advantage and soon stretched his lead to seven frames as he took the first three of the afternoon.

McCulloch then stopped the rot with a century break in the 12th frame.

But Hendry rounded off the match in majestic fashion with two centuries in the last three frames to go through.

"I got into a lead last night and I was never in danger," said Hendry, who resumed the match 6-2 ahead.

I think Ronnie is probably playing at a higher standard than I have in this tournament Stephen Hendry

"When you get a lead like that you can play your natural game. It's something you can't do if you are behind. "

And Hendry is looking forward to what should be a titanic semi-final against O'Sullivan.

"I think it's the one everybody wanted. Let's hope we put on a show," he said.

"But If I want to win, I have to improve again. I think Ronnie is probably playing at a higher standard than I have in this tournament.

"He's capable of steamrollering me and I'm capable of steamrollering him."

McCulloch looked on the bright side despite being handed a drubbing.

"I came out 6-2 down and thought I had every chance but Stephen just got stronger.

"I missed a lot of balls but it's one of those things. At least I am consistent against him. I've played him six times and six times I've lost!"

Quarter-final result:

S Hendry (Sco) 13-3 I McCulloch (Eng)