John Higgins mounted a remarkable comeback against Ronnie O’Sullivan in the second round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on Sunday night. The seven-time world champion saw his lead slashed to 9-7 after leading 8-3 at one stage. The match is scheduled to conclude on Monday afternoon.
Chinese Stars Shine
Defending champion Zhao Xintong advanced to the quarter-finals with a 13-9 victory over compatriot Ding Junhui on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, Wu Yize established a 9-7 lead over four-time champion Mark Selby in their second-round match, heading into the final session on Monday.
Trump and Robertson in Command
World number one Judd Trump recovered from an early deficit to take a 9-7 overnight advantage against Hossein Vafaei. Neil Robertson also holds a 10-6 lead over Chris Wakelin, capitalising on a controversial foul call during their match. The full quarter-final lineup is expected to be confirmed by Monday night.
