Hawkins ‘mindset’ key to O’Sullivan win

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Barry Hawkins had only beaten Ronnie O’Sullivan once in 11 previous meetings2016 World Snooker ChampionshipVenue: The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 16 April – 2 MayCoverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport app, Connected TVs and online.

Barry Hawkins said the key to beating Ronnie O’Sullivan for just the second time in his career was trying to forget who he was playing.

The world number 11 won a gripping World Championship second-round tie in a deciding frame to reach the last eight for the fourth successive year.

Hawkins was trounced 10-1 by O’Sullivan in the Masters final in January.

“I prepared myself better. In the Masters I let the occasion get to me,” said the …

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