The Masters - Day Four - Robertson too good for Hendry

It's been well documented the trouble the higher seeds have had so far at this year's Masters.

But one man who had no such problem was world champion Neil Robertson.

He took on seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry, who knows this place like the back of his hand returning to this event for the 23rd year running.

After establishing a 2-1 lead, it looked like it could be the Scot's day, but Robertson found his form to end up a worthy 6-3 winner.

All areas of his game looked sharp, and I wouldn't be alone if I said I think he's the man to beat now.

Robertson has yet to put in a bad performance at any of the major ranking events so far this season. While the Masters doesn't carry any points, it's definitely a trophy the classy Aussie will want to get his hands on.

With Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams, Mark Selby and John Higgins already out, it's difficult to see who can stop him. But his draw in the last eight could certainly have been easier.

He faces Northern Ireland man Mark Allen, who after beating the Rocket, is another favourite for the championship.

Will that bother Robbo? I doubt it. 

The big stage just doesn't change his game. Allen will try to out pot him. This will make for a great match, but I think it's going to take a more dogged performance to take him down.

Although many of the household names have already gone home, it's worth considering, with the likes of Mark King, Graeme Dott and Peter Ebdon left in the pot, it could be just the kind of challenge those guys crave.