John Higgins derailed old rival Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bid for a record eighth World Snooker Championship with an epic 13-12 win in the last 16 at the Crucible. 30 years on from their first meeting in Sheffield, Higgins prevailed in a deciding 25th frame after a see-saw battle of serious quality.
At one stage, the Scot trailed 9-4 on Sunday evening before reeling off six frames in succession to surge into the lead as O’Sullivan struggled. “The Rocket” hit back, though, and showed real character to force a decider after Higgins had moved to within a frame of victory.
