Tag: John Higgins
John Higgins set up another showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan after producing an inspired turnaround against David Gilbert in the Scottish Open quarter-finals on Friday. The four-time World champion is through to his third semi-final in as many Home Nations events, but was made to work hard for victory at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. Indeed, Gilbert […]
John Higgins is seeking his seventh straight victory over David Gilbert when they clash in the Scottish Open quarter-finals on Friday. Two of the season’s form players go head to head at Venue Cymru for the right to face Ronnie O’Sullivan in the last four. Runner-up in three tournaments already this season, Higgins will be […]
John Higgins has blasted Ronnie O’Sullivan’s comments over discouraging children to take up snooker as “dreadful” and “a disgrace”. O’Sullivan sparked debate across the sport on Wednesday after highlighting the difficulties lower-ranked players face, particularly with regards to zero prize money for First Round losers in events with a 128-player field. The six-time World Champion […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan renews his rivalry with Mark King when they face off in the UK Championship third round on Monday. The most successful player in the history of snooker’s second-most prestigious ranking tournament, the Rocket is seeking an eighth title at the York Barbican Centre. Next up in his latest quest is old rival King, […]
Yan Bingtao became the latest big-named casualty at this year’s UK Championship after going down 6-3 against an emotional Ben Woollaston on Saturday. The reigning Masters champion arrived at the York Barbican Centre this week having already reached the semi-finals at the Northern Ireland Open and Champion of Champions, as well as the English Open […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his quest for an eighth UK Championship title when he faces Robbie Williams in the second round on Saturday. Round two of the sport’s second-most prestigious ranking event commences at the York Barbican Centre, with seven of the world’s top 16 players in action. Seven-time champion O’Sullivan headlines proceedings as he aims […]
Judd Trump stormed to the 2021 Champion of Champions title after a commanding 10-4 victory over John Higgins in the final. Despite losing the opening three frames, Trump claimed 10 of the next 11 with breaks of 74, 68, 63, 62 and 61 on the way to pocketing the top prize of £150,000. A two-time […]
Judd Trump and John Higgins go head to head for the right to be crowned the winner of the 2021 Champion of Champions on Sunday. Two of the game’s most decorated players do battle at the Bolton Whites Hotel, with a top prize of £150,000 at stake. This will be their seventh meeting in the […]
John Higgins will play Judd Trump in the Champion of Champions final after edging out Yan Bingtao 6-5 in a thrilling encounter at the Bolton Whites Hotel on Saturday. The 2016 champion is through to the showpiece of the popular invitational event for the first time since lifting the trophy five years ago. Despite recovering […]