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Higgins stays on course for sixth Welsh Open title

Higgins stays on course for sixth Welsh Open title

Summary

John Higgins advanced to the semi-finals of the Welsh Open snooker tournament after defeating Zhou Yuelong. He will face Jack Lisowski, who beat Stuart Bingham, in the next round. Barry Hawkins also reached the semi-finals, overcoming Neil Robertson.

Key Facts

  • John Higgins won his quarter-final match against Zhou Yuelong with a score of 5-0.
  • Higgins had previously won the Welsh Open in 2000, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2018.
  • Jack Lisowski will play against Higgins in the semi-finals after defeating Stuart Bingham 5-2.
  • Lisowski took a quick 4-0 lead with notable frame scores of 70 and 118.
  • Barry Hawkins beat Neil Robertson 5-3 to reach his first semi-final of the season.
  • Hawkins' semi-final match will be against either Wu Yize or Jiang Jun.
  • The semi-finals will be a best-of-11 frames format.
  • The matches are part of the Welsh Open, a professional snooker tournament.

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