Northern Ireland Open 2022 snooker LIVE – Judd Trump begins quest, Ronnie O’Sullivan later

Trump 3-1 Lawler (20-0) Ad Delightful opening red to a centre pocket. Trump keen to get moving in the frame he needs for victory. Smashes open the reds via blue, but somehow isn't on a red.

That is incredible. Then picks out a terrific plant to keep break going. Fabulous shot there.

Northern Ireland OpenNorthern Ireland Open 2022 — Latest scores, results, schedule, order of play6 HOURS AGO Trump 2-1 Lawler (68-0) Rod has seen enough of this frame. Required three snookers and won't be playing for them. A 3-1 lead for three-time Northern Ireland Open winner.

A match against Aaron Hill awaits in the round of 64. Trump 2-1 Lawler (53-0) Lawler knocks a white in attempting to play safe and that mistake provides Trump with another chance to win the frame. Trump 2-1 Lawler (43-0) Quickfire knock of 43, but nothing else doing as white ends up sticking on pack of reds.

Just the safety shot coming up. Trump 2-1 Lawler (24-0) And Trump is back in business early in the fourth frame after holing a long red. Looks like he is warming to the occasion out there.

Trump 1-1 Lawler (59-55) Classic Trump as he rattles in a stunning green before tidying up the final four colours to secure frame. A rueful smile from Lawler, who felt that white ball went off line to leave Trump on green. Trump 1-1 Lawler (34-55) Break of 46 from Lawler.

Produces a fine double on yellow, but can't sink a tough green to centre pocket. Trump would dearly love to pinch this frame. Lawler needing one ball to leave his opponent needing snooker.

Trump 1-1 Lawler (34-30) Lawler not the fastest player on tour. 32 seconds a shot, but he can get the job done. Obvious chance to win this frame for a 2-1 lead with four reds remaining and none of them safe.