Summary
Anthony McGill and Shaun Murphy will compete in the final of the British Open snooker tournament. McGill defeated John Higgins, while Murphy overcame Mark Selby to advance to the final match.
Key Facts
- Anthony McGill won against John Higgins with a score of 6-3.
- McGill is from Scotland, and he is ranked 57th in the world.
- This is McGill's first final in eight years and his fourth ranking final overall.
- Shaun Murphy, from England, defeated Mark Selby 6-1 in his semi-final match.
- Mark Selby is the defending champion and has won the world championship four times.
- McGill secured his victory with a 104 break in the eighth frame and a 93 break in the ninth frame.
- Shaun Murphy ended a 26-month period without winning a ranking title by reaching the final.
- McGill was at risk of losing his tour status but is now guaranteed to be in the top 50.
