Maguire's victory sets up a meeting with Hendry

Stephen Maguire improved his already outstanding record this season by reaching the second round of the Welsh Open snooker tournament in Newport.

Maguire set up a clash with fellow Scot and seven-times world champion Stephen Hendry by beating Stuart Bingham 5-3.

It means that in five world-ranking events this season, Maguire has won 16 of his 18 matches, including victory in the UK Championship.

Maguire, one of the favourites to pocket the £35,000 first prize and become only the 11th player to capture back-to-back ranking titles, will meet Hendry in tournament play for the first time even though they are regular practice partners.