Williams beats Higgins in stunning Crucible black-ball finish
Summary
Mark Williams, a three-time winner, has moved on to the semi-finals of the World Championship at Crucible Theatre, after triumphing over John Higgins, a four-time champion, in a close match ending 13-12. At 50, Williams has become the oldest player to reach the semi-finals since 1985.Key Facts
- Mark Williams, a three-time winner, won a match against John Higgins in the World Championship at Crucible Theatre.
- The match ended with a score of 13-12 in favor of Williams.
- John Higgins, a four-time champion, made a strong comeback in the match from trailing 12-8.
- Williams, at 50 years old, is the oldest player to reach the semi-finals of this championship since 52-year-old Ray Reardon in 1985.
- This match was part of a series of quarter-final matches in the World Championship.
- Williams's victory means he will compete against either Luca Brecel or Judd Trump in the semi-finals.
- The match against Higgins was Williams's eight time reaching the World Championship semi-finals.
- John Higgins had not lost a decider at the Crucible since 1996 prior to this match.
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