“Barry Hawkins booked his spot in the last eight of the 2023 Champion of Champions with a dominant win over reigning world champion Luca Brecel in Bolton. Hawkins bookended a 4-0 whitewash with centuries of 128 and 108 in the first and final frames, respectively, as Brecel was barely allowed to approach the table. Earlier in the day, Ronnie Ou0027Sullivan withdrew from the event.”