Mark Selby produced a trio of stunning century breaks in completing a 13-3 rout of Marco Fu for a place in the Semi-Finals of the 2017 World Championship on Wednesday.

The defending World Champion recorded a new tournament high break of 143 as he swept aside the Hong Kong star with a session to spare at The Crucible.

Selby had established a commanding 6-2 overnight advantage and duly picked up from where he left off when the two players re-emerged for the second session.

“There were only one or two balls here and there that I missed which I should’ve got but, other than that, I think it was more or less a faultless game," admitted Selby.

 "I was confident and feeling focused going into the session today and I think it showed on the table.

 "I'm over-the-moon to finish with a session to spare. If I carry on playing like that, I know I’ll have a chance to win the tournament but, at the same time, to carry on playing that way over a possible four sessions or more is going to be difficult.”

The world number one kicked off with a break of 78, before taking a low-scoring tenth to move further clear.

A break of 52 was enough to see 'The Jester' extend his lead to 9-2, before a majestic 132 clearance paved the way for a spell of breath-taking break-building which saw a 139 follow in frame 13.

Fu did stop the rot with a 56 clearance in the next, but Selby resumed the procession with a spectacular 143 clearance - the highest of the tournament so far - which included a string of audacious pots.

The two-time Crucible king was in no mood to return for a third and final session as he sealed the deal with a 65 break.

John Higgins made light work of finishing the job against Kyren Wilson as he won two of the three frames in the final session to wrap up a commanding 13-6 victory.

After racing into an 11-5 lead, Higgins opened up the final session with a break of 61 to edge to the verge of victory.

Wilson rallied to clinch frame 18, but it proved a mere consolation as the Scot confirmed his place in the Last Four for the first time since 2011 with a 59 break.

"Inside, I’m more relaxed this year. I think that’s because I’m playing OK," said Higgins.

"During this event, you need to have a few sessions where you’re dominating another player. I feel as if my game can be there to do that – I did it against Mark and have done that against Kyren.

"I believe I can win it again and it’s a great feeling to have," he added.

Wilson had been blighted by tip problems after miscueing in the second session and admitted: "It's something I’ve got to learn from and be prepared for in case that happens again.

"The tip I had on before was down to the ferrule and a rock-hard sound, but this one felt like a fruit pastille and playing with side was very, very difficult.

 "John won five or six very scrappy frames that could've gone either way and, against that calibre of player, you can’t afford to not be pinching them, especially with the chances I had.

 "I’m so annoyed with myself, but it’s another learning curve. I’ve learnt a lot more from this year compared to last.

 "I’m not in here to make the quarter-finals; I’m here to win the tournament. Until I do that, I’ll never be happy."