Holder Peter Ebdon moved into the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship with a 13-5 win over Malta's Tony Drago today.
Resuming with an 11-5 lead, Ebdon sealed victory by winning the opening two frames of the final session in less than half an hour.
"It was a very scrappy match but I'm pleased to be in the quarter-finals," said Ebdon.
Ebdon was at the centre of controversy last night when he annoyed Drago by playing slower than normal and leaving the arena for an extended toilet break.
Drago conceded the 15th frame in frustration with seven reds still remaining even though he was only 31-12 down after missing an easy pink.
Following assurances from his coach, Chris Henry, to Drago that he had been suffering from diarrhoea, Ebdon insisted: "I certainly didn't go out of my way to upset Tony. I have known him for 17 years and have got the utmost respect for him."
