Ronnie O’Sullivan thrashed Ding Junhui 6-1 at the World Grand Prix to set up a final against Judd Trump.

The world number one hit four centuries, with breaks of 135, 128, 128 and 124, in an imperious display.

The 48-year-old also knocked in breaks of 79 and 90 as he won in just one hour and 12 minutes in Leicester.

“I felt all right. It was tidy. Every shot felt in control. I felt relaxed and confident,” seven-time world champion O’Sullivan told ITV3.

On his meeting with world number two Trump, he added: “I’m looking forward to it, playing Judd, who’s been one of the players of the season.

“He’s playing fantastically well.”

O’Sullivan, who claimed a record-extending eighth Masters crown last week, again questioned his snooker future after beating Zhou Yuelong to reach the last eight at the World Grand Prix.

“It’s hard because when I’ve come and said what I’ve said this week, saying I’m not bothered if I win or lose, people pay good money to come and watch and when I say that I just mean that I’m struggling with myself,” said O’Sullivan.

“Sometimes it’s hard to just keep that stamina and focus. No matter what I say and feel, I always put on a professional display mentally. Whether I play well or not is out of my control.

“I don’t want people to think that I’m not trying, because I’m trying my hardest. Tonight was nice.”