In a dramatic best-of-25 battle at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, John Higgins—fondly known as the "Wizard of Wishaw"—clinched a nail-biting 13-12 victory over Xiao Guodong from the Chinese mainland. Both players traded blows, with neither able to pull ahead by more than one frame in the first two sessions, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. 🎱
At one point, Xiao surged ahead 9-8 after potting a tricky red that sparked a brilliant 76-break, only for Higgins to level the contest with some classic long-yellow magic. The match intensified when it was tied at 10-10, setting the stage for a series of rapid-fire exchanges. With a masterful long plant and an impeccable red, Higgins nudged the score to 12-10 before ultimately sealing the win at 13-12.
This thrilling victory sets up a mouthwatering quarterfinal clash against Mark Williams, promising more high-stakes snooker action. Fans across South and Southeast Asia are buzzing over this epic showdown as the tournament continues to deliver excitement and top-tier sportsmanship! 🔥
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Higgins edges China's Xiao in 25 frames at World Snooker Championship
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