The last of Hendry's 36 ranking tournament victories came in the Malta Cup in February last year.

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His last came in the Irish Masters in 2004, while Hendry is still chasing his first title since the Malta Cup in February 2005.

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Doherty wrapped up victory with a 118 clearance and breaks of 59 and 59 to secure a second Malta Cup final place in three seasons.

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Hendry, without a ranking title since the 2005 Malta Cup, begins against 18-year-old Chinese prodigy Zhang Anda and the seven-time champion admits he is uncertain what awaits him.

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He made his international debut in October 2001, coming on as substitute in the World Cup qualifier away to Malta.

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