Williams form man

The former world champion John Parrott will be looking towards back-to-back tournament victories when he meets Mark Williams …

The former world champion John Parrott will be looking towards back-to-back tournament victories when he meets Mark Williams in the semi-finals of the Irish Open tonight. But his opponent at the National Basketball Arena is very much the form player of the £305,000 event.

The first semi-final this afternoon will have Stephen Hendry's conquerer, Tony Drago, in action against Alan McManus.