SnookerNeil Robertson had plenty to smile about after making the last 16 stage of the Northern Ireland Trophy.

The Melbourne potter recorded a 5-1 victory over England's Jamie Cope at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. "It's just nice to have won for a change," said the world number seven. "That's the best I've felt all season."

Earlier, Ding Junhui made a strong start to the defence of his title. Ding, who beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in last year's final, enjoyed a 5-2 win over Joe Perry to book a last-16 meeting with Scotland's Stephen Maguire.

Former UK and European Open champion Maguire defeated David Gray in the other morning match.