At the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, the clash between China's Xiao Guodong and Scottish world No. 3 John Higgins turned into a nail-biting battle. The first session ended in a 4-4 tie, promising more drama ahead! 🎱
Higgins started strong with impressive breaks of 131, 62, and 54, establishing a 3-1 lead by the mid-session interval. However, Xiao Guodong fired back with a stunning century run of 114, seizing momentum and claiming two consecutive frames. Despite Xiao's surge, the four-time champion Higgins countered with a brave 79-run frame to level the scores.
Elsewhere on the tournament floor, English four-time champion Mark Selby faced an unexpected upset. In a gripping first-round match, his close friend and compatriot Ben Woollaston edged him out 10-8, with a marathon 46-minute frame that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Woollaston now looks ahead to a challenging bout with China's Si Jiahui.
This snooker showdown is as epic as your favorite binge-worthy series – stay tuned for more thrilling action when the second session kicks off Friday afternoon! 🔥
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Xiao Guodong holds John Higgins 4-4 at World Snooker Championship
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