News · 2 May 2026

Four-Time Champion Higgins Edges Murphy 13-11 at Crucible

Four-time world champion John Higgins holds a 13-11 overnight lead over 2005 winner Shaun Murphy in their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible in Sheffield, with one session remaining. Higgins took the final two frames of Friday's session, including a brilliant 101 break, to break the deadlock and seize the first overnight lead in the match.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 May 2026 at 4:43

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