Coverage of the opening session of the first semi-final on day five from Manchester Central, where eight frames are scheduled to be played. John Higgins and Barry Hawkins were tied at 4-4 at the end of last year's corresponding session, with Hawkins making a 140 total clearance in the eighth frame, the highest break of the tournament at that point. Katie Shanahan presents, with analysis and commentary throughout the week from Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Alan McManus and Matthew Stevens