WE have reached the quarter-final stage of the 2024 UK Championship – and the evening sessions are underway now! World No 1 Judd Trump has beaten Chinese ace Zhang Anda in an afternoon clash

The 48th edition of the tournament takes place at the Barbican in York. Ronnie O'Sullivan's title defence was ended abruptly by Barry Hawkins, who is now in the last eight.

Hello and welcome back to Eurosport's live coverage of the 2024 UK Championship. Today the headline is Judd Trump facing off against Zhang Anda.

Score and updates as Judd Trump beats John Higgins in final frame - World No 1 Trump defeated four-time world champion Higgins to reach the quarter-finals at the Barbican Centre in York

Judd Trump and John Higgins are now into a deciding frame at the UK Championship. It's been a fabulous match and the duo can't be separated after 10 frames. The Scot is in the ascendency after winning the 10th frame. Which player can hold their nerve to progress?

Judd Trump has won five straight frames from 3-1 down to beat Neil Robertson 6-3 and reach the last. John Higgins awaits world No 1 Trump who is now on his way to a potential second UK Championship title after his 2011 success.

World No 1 Trump takes on four-time world champion Higgins with a place in the quarter-finals at the Barbican Centre in York on the line

The 48th edition of the tournament takes place at the Barbican in York. Ronnie O'Sullivan's title defence was ended abruptly by Barry Hawkins.

UK Snooker Championship schedule today including Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump - Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump headline the action in York in two mouthwatering sessions on Friday