Tag: John Higgins
John Higgins admitted he was “all over the place” after defeating Jack Lisowski 13-12 in a Crucible Quarter-Final classic on Wednesday. The four-time World Champion recovered from the brink of defeat to prevail in a deciding frame and set up a mouth-watering Semi-Final showdown with ‘Class of 92’ rival Ronnie O’Sullivan. Leading 5-3 from their […]
John Higgins is bidding to reach his first World Championship quarter-final in three years when he takes on Noppon Saengkham at the Crucible. Although, he must overcome a player against whom he does not boast the greatest of records in recent times. Indeed, Saengkham has won four of the last five meetings between the players, […]
John Higgins insists the World Championship should remain at the Crucible, amid speculation that snooker’s blue-riband event will move away from its spiritual home. The four-time World champion booked his place in the second round on Wednesday after coming from behind to beat Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 10-7. World number six Higgins trailed 6-5 against the Thai […]
John Higgins has work to do, while Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson launch their Crucible campaigns on day five in Sheffield. There are two previous champions and two former finalists in action as the last of the first-round matches get underway on Wednesday. And four-time winner Higgins is aiming to avoid falling at the opening […]
John Higgins has now been coming to the Crucible for almost three decades, but the feeling remains as special as ever. The four-time World champion descends on snooker’s biggest stage for a 28th successive year – a streak only bettered by Ronnie O’Sullivan. And the Wizard arrives in fine fettle, having reached six finals this […]
John Higgins begins his 28th successive World Championship campaign when he faces Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the opening round on Tuesday. Only Ronnie O’Sullivan and Steve Davis (both 30) have appeared more times at the Crucible than the Wizard, who launches his quest for a fifth title. Higgins has triumphed at snooker’s blue-riband event in 1998, […]
Neil Robertson completed a successful Tour Championship defence after a dramatic 10-9 victory over John Higgins in the final on Sunday. The reigning champion was on the brink of defeat at 9-4 down at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, but produced a magnificent turnaround to snatch glory from under his wasteful opponent’s nose. Taking his career […]
Neil Robertson is seeking his fourth title of the season when he takes on John Higgins in the Tour Championship final on Sunday. Just two players remain as this season’s Cazoo Series draws to a conclusion at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, with a top prize of £150,000 up for grabs. And it has been a […]
John Higgins will play Neil Robertson in the Tour Championship final after a 10-7 victory over Luca Brecel in Llandudno on Saturday. The Wizard avenged his 9-5 defeat by the Bullet in the Scottish Open final – also played at Venue Cymru last December – to reach his sixth showpiece of the season. Higgins overturned […]