He was due to face Ali Carter this afternoon ... The Rocket was so furious that he allegedly binned his cue in the players' lounge. It was later retrieved by his manager, Robbie.

"My cue was in the case I think ... Shaun Murphy is also through to the last eight after beating last year's runner-up Ali Carter in a final-frame decider.

O’Sullivan was the defending Masters champion after beating Ali Carter in the final last year ... to be having trouble with the tip on his cue. He returned to complete the group stage on ...