Day four of the 2011 Shanghai Masters sees the last 16 commence on Thursday morning.

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The stand out tie of the round features John Higgins versus Stuart Bingham.

Australian Open winner Bingham defeated Judd Trump in round one and faces arguably an ever tougher task against world champion John Higgins tomorrow morning.

World number one Mark Williams takes on Robert Milkins also from 7:30am; both players eased through their opening games, with Williams whitewashing Andrew Higginson and Milkins stunning Stephen Hendry 5-1.

The afternoon session features four superb matches, including three time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan against Anthony Hamilton, and Shaun Murphy against young gun Mark Allen.

Bet365 now place Ronnie O'Sullivan as 10/3 as a result of his favourable route to the semi-finals, with John Higgins as 5/1 second favourite. Form-horse Stuart Bingham is priced at 18/1.

Selected matches will be streamed live online and will be the best of nine frames.

Shanghai Masters Last 16 Schedule

Thursday September 8

Round Two
 
7.30am John Higgins v Stuart Bingham*
7.30am Mark Willams v Robert Milkins*
7.30am Jamie Cope v Mark Selby
7.30am Mark King v Fergal O'Brien
 
12.45pm Matthew Stevens v Martin Gould
12.45pm Ronnie O'Sullivan v Anthony Hamilton*
12.45pm Shaun Murphy v Mark Allen*
12.45pm Neil Robertson v Michael Holt

*To be streamed live