Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion

Six-time Masters champion Stephen Hendry joined BBC Sport on Facebook, external for a Q&A with the fans. Here is a pick of the best ones:

Q: Harry Bowler. Why did you waste your life playing snooker, it is not even a sport so why?

SH: I think with what I have achieved, it's not been wasted.

Q: Oyewole Felix Bosco. Apart from snooker what other sport did you like playing and which team did u support?

SH: I love playing golf and I support Chelsea.

We'll pop a few more of Stephen's answers to your questions onto this page during the final

The Ally Pally is filling up nicely as the resumption of the Masters final draws near. Enough time, then, to see a few of Stephen Hendry's answers to your questions from the Facebook Q&A earlier...

BBC Radio 5 live snooker reporter Jamie Broughton: "Great excitement here for the final, it's not as close as many expected. But, by winning two out of the last three frames, Neil Robertson isn't out of this at 6-2 down. He can quickly win back-to-back frames, and how nervous will Shaun Murphy be if he gets close to victory? He needs the Masters title to complete the triple crown of big snooker events. 10 needed to be champion."

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Where would a Neil Robertson win rank among the great Masters comebacks? Here's a few memorable ones:

2004 Paul Hunter beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9. Was 2-7 behind

2001 Paul Hunter defeated Fergal O'Brien 10-9. Trailed 3-7

1991 Stephen Hendry beat Mike Hallett 9-8. Was 0-7 down

1987 Dennis Taylor beat Alex Higgins 9-8. From 5-8

What is your most memorable comeback? And how do you see tonight playing out? Let us know via #bbcsnooker, external

Aodhan: Neil Robertson 2-6 Shaun Murphy. Didn't see this one coming. Still got plenty to happen this evening.

Ian Robbins: At 2-6 there's still a chance for Robbo but he needs the first frame tonight and 3 of the first 4 you'd think.

BBC Two

BBC Two coverage begins at 19:00 GMT and you an access that video at the same time at the top of this page. For now, you are stuck with my words. Sorry about that.

Welcome back to our coverage of the 2015 Masters final.

Shaun Murphy looks to be on the verge of joining only nine other players - including Robertson - who have won all three majors of World, UK and Masters crowns.

Neil Robertson, though, may take heart from a little rally towards the end of the first session this afternoon, winning two of the final three frames.

Too little too late, though?

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Call me crazy, but I can't help but feel we are in for something epic.

Neil Robertson may be trailing 6-2 and have been as much off his game in the first session as Shaun Murphy was on fire, but he is the world number one, and with good reason. Surely there is twist in this tale?

But then, maybe I'm just talking nonsense and we'll all be sat watching Last Tango in Halifax in a couple of hours...

Right then, time for me to resupply on some snacks and what not because you never know, we could be in for quite the battle tonight. We'll be back at 18:30 GMT before the second session begins at 19:00.

Have a read of the full report from the first session and see you in a couple of hours.

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The early finish means Coast is plugging the gap on BBC Two. If that does not tickle your fancy then why not pop along to the BBC Sport Facebook page, where Stephen Hendry is waiting to answer your questions., external

Here is what World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn had to say about the announcement:

"It is really good news and we love the uniqueness of Sheffield. We have always said that while we have the support of Sheffield and the BBC, nothing changes. We have reached an agreement with the council to stay there until 2017."

World Snooker Championship is to remain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until at least 2017.

John Parrott
Former world champion on BBC TV

"Neil Robertson has had a slightly below par session and needs to put a line through it and go into the final session all guns blazing. He needs to come back refreshed and give it everything."

Lee Housley: Just a matter of time until the Masters is won by @Magician147. Too good for Neil Robertson today.

Nikky Devall: Have to say @Magician147 is on fire today

Elliott Greenfield: Wouldn't mind if Robertson pulled it back in this evening session

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC TV

"From Shaun Murphy's perspective, nothing you can complain about. He has a big lead going into the final session. Neil Robertson goes into it with nothing to lose."

Fantastic stuff from Neil Robertson as he nails a long red and goes on to clinch the frame. It keeps him in this ahead of the evening session, just.

John Virgo
BBC Sport snooker commentator

A tricky red ends Shaun Murphy's break at 49. He plays a solid safety behind the black but Neil Robertson gets out of it, successfully ensuring the red is not on for Murphy in the process. Safety battle at the moment.

At the end of this session you can ask Stephen Hendry anything and everything you like about snooker.

He is holding a Q&A on the BBC Sport Facebook., external so get your questions too him.

If Shaun Murphy gets this frame, it is looking pretty bleak for Neil Robertson but there's hope from the past as Masters finals have a history of comebacks:

2004 Paul Hunter beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9. Was 2-7 behind

2001 Paul Hunter defeated Fergal O'Brien 10-9. Trailed 3-7

1991 Stephen Hendry beat Mike Hallett 9-8. Was 0-7 down

1987 Dennis Taylor beat Alex Higgins 9-8. From 5-8

Neil Robertson needs this frame. He gets himself out of a sticky situation by seeing off a difficult blue to keep him at the table and goes on to build up a 43 lead. A cracking safety shot towards the baulk cushion leaves a tough red for Shaun Murphy, but he nails it. Murphy's chance now.