Stephen Hendry misses chance to lead

STEPHEN Hendry missed a big chance to develop a lead against Mark Selby and had to settle for a share of the first eight frames in their second-round clash at the Betfred.com World Championship.

The opening two frames were shared, with Selby rattling in breaks of 52 and 71 and Hendry showing his old prowess by responding with 96 and 121.

He moved 4-2 in front with breaks of 52 and 43, and then developed a 75-0 lead in the next frame after firing in a 24 and a 51.

Selby needed two snookers, and he got them, Hendry conceding 11 points. He also needed all the balls on the table and potted them too.

It was a crushing blow for Hendry but obviously lifted Selby who raced through the closing frame of the session with an 87 break.

Another former world champion, 2005 winner Shaun Murphy, trailed 5-3 against Ding Junhui.

Ding led 4-2 with breaks of 68, 103 and 78 behind him and kept his two frame advantage as the first session came to an end.

Both matches continue this morning and conclude in the evening.