- John Higgins defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a remarkable comeback to secure his place in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals in Sheffield.
- O’Sullivan, who was bidding for a record-breaking eighth Crucible title, had twice established a five-frame lead during the match.
- Higgins mounted a significant recovery, winning six consecutive frames across the final two sessions and firing three centuries on Monday to take the lead for the first time at 10-9.
- Despite O’Sullivan forcing a deciding frame with a break of 81, Higgins maintained his composure to clinch the victory.
- The match was marked by O'Sullivan's visible frustration, including thumping the table, as Higgins closed the deficit to achieve one of his most memorable wins.
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