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Higgins Fights Back to Trail O'Sullivan by Two as Zhao Books Quarter-Final Spot

Higgins Fights Back to Trail O'Sullivan by Two as Zhao Books Quarter-Final Spot

John Higgins won the last three frames of Sunday's evening session to reduce Ronnie O'Sullivan's lead to 9-7, while defending champion Zhao Xintong booked his quarter-final place with a 13-9 win over Ding Junhui.

Jonathan Ashby·
Vafaei Stuns Trump in Final-Frame Thriller as Higgins and Wu Also Advance at the Crucible

Vafaei Stuns Trump in Final-Frame Thriller as Higgins and Wu Also Advance at the Crucible

Hossein Vafaei eliminated world number one Judd Trump 13-12 with a composed 91 break in the deciding frame, reaching the World Championship quarter-finals for the first time. John Higgins also advanced after overturning an 8-3 deficit against Ronnie O'Sullivan in an extraordinary comeback.

Jonathan Ashby·
One Shot, One Life: Joe Johnson Looks Back on the Miracle of 1986

One Shot, One Life: Joe Johnson Looks Back on the Miracle of 1986

Joe Johnson was a 150-1 outsider, a former factory worker and father of six who had never won a match at the Crucible. In 1986, he beat Steve Davis in front of 18 million viewers and changed his life forever.

Emma Richards·
Zhao Levels at 8-8 With Murphy as Crucible Quarter-Finals Deliver Dramatic Evening Session

Zhao Levels at 8-8 With Murphy as Crucible Quarter-Finals Deliver Dramatic Evening Session

Zhao Xintong recovered from a two-frame deficit to level his World Championship quarter-final with Shaun Murphy at 8-8, while Barry Hawkins and Mark Allen also finished all square after a session that produced three century breaks.

Jonathan Ashby·
Murphy vs Higgins: World Championship Semi-Final Tips & Best Bets

Murphy vs Higgins: World Championship Semi-Final Tips & Best Bets

Shaun Murphy ended Zhao Xintong's title defence with a commanding 13-10 quarter-final win at the Crucible — and at 11/4, the 2005 champion looks genuine each-way value against John Higgins in the semi-finals.

Andrew Blakely·
Hendry Names the 'Superpowers' That Make O'Sullivan, Higgins and Williams Irreplaceable

Hendry Names the 'Superpowers' That Make O'Sullivan, Higgins and Williams Irreplaceable

Stephen Hendry has broken down the individual 'superpowers' he believes define Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams, suggesting snooker may never again produce three players of comparable quality in the same generation.

Jonathan Ashby·

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