Higgins wins World Open for first title in four years
Scotland’s John Higgins wins his first title in four years with a 10-6 victory over Joe O’Connor in the World Open final.
Author: Peter Tesh
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John Higgins captures the 2025 World Open title
John Higgins has won his first ranking title in four years after capturing the 2025 World Open title on Saturday in China. The Scot ended a long drought by his high standards with a 10-6 triumph over Joe O’Connor at the Yushan Sport Centre. Higgins had been the favourite heading[Read More…] The post John Higgins […]
2025 World Open final: John Higgins vs Joe O’Connor
The 2025 World Open final on Saturday will be contested between John Higgins and Joe O’Connor at the Yushan Sport Centre in China. Higgins and O’Connor emerged from contrasting semi-final matches on Friday to move one step closer to claiming the champion’s cheque. In the opening last-four clash, Higgins fought[Read More…] The post 2025 World […]
Down to the final four at the 2025 World Open
The semi-finals at the 2025 World Open take place on Friday with two top 16 members and two lower-ranked contenders vying for the title in China. There have been plenty of surprise results this week in Yushan, but there are still a couple of proven ranking event winners in the[Read More…] The post Down to […]
Affordable Snooker Table Lights Your Game Room
Ah, the distinguished snooker table: a symbol of refinement, finesse, and – if you’ll forgive the cheek – a sprinkling of audacious showmanship. There’s something rather majestic about owning one, isn’t there? Now, if you’re one of those fortunate souls to have a snooker table gracing your den, the next matter of prestige is, of […]
Snooker Balls On Sale
Ah, the allure of snooker! It’s not just about the perfect stance or a keen eye, but it’s also the understated glamour of the game’s equipment. You see, dear reader, not all snooker balls are created equal. Some quick business before I go on, the beautiful game of snooker and the ever-evolving world of e-commerce […]
2025 World Open: quarter-finals preview and schedule
The 2025 World Open is approaching the business end of the week with the quarter-finals on Thursday’s schedule in China. Eight contenders are left vying for the £175,000 top prize at the Yushan Sport Centre, including five proven ranking event winners. Three others are hoping to get their hands on[Read More…] The post 2025 World […]
Higgins equals O’Sullivan record with win at World Open
John Higgins beats Zhou Yuelong 5-4 at the World Open in China to equal Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record of reaching 146 ranking event quarter-finals.
‘Been enjoying the hot pots too many times’ – Higgins survives stomach trouble to reach quarters
“Watch as John Higgins reveals he was struggling with stomach issues during his 5-4 win over Zhou Yuelong in the last 16 of the World Open. The Scotsman ralled from 4-2 down to advance to the 146th ranking-event quarter-final of his career. Enjoy all the action from the World Open live on discovery+.”
Watch as Higgins gestures for two fans to leave arena during dramatic third frame against Zhou
“Watch as John Higgins tells a couple of fans to leave the arena during his last-16 match against Zhou Yuelong at the World Open.”