The World Championship last-16 tie between Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins is set for a dramatic end after the Scot closed the deficit to two frames.
Ronnie O’Sullivan leads John Higgins 9-7 in their World Snooker Championship last-16 tie after a dramatic second session. Higgins fought back from a 9-4 deficit to win the final three frames, setting up a tense final session scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026.
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Current Standings: O’Sullivan needs four more frames to win the match and reach the quarter-finals.
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Key Moments: The match featured high drama, including O’Sullivan punching the table in frustration after missing a red in the final frame of Sunday’s session.
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Broadcast: The concluding session will be live on BBC Two starting at 13:00 BST.
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Context: This is the seventh Crucible meeting between the two 50-year-old legends, with O’Sullivan chasing his eighth world title and Higgins seeking a fifth.
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