John Higgins admits defeat to Kyren Wilson at World Snooker Championships

Kyren Wilson’s impressive performance at the World Snooker Championships last night saw him overpower John Higgins, who graciously admitted that the ‘best man won’ after his hopes of winning a fifth world title were dashed in a 13-8 quarter-final defeat.

Higgins, known as The Wizard of Wishaw, struggled to find his rhythm throughout the match, trailing behind Wilson who maintained a steady lead. Despite Higgins’ efforts to mount a comeback after being down 9-4, Wilson’s strong play in the crucial moments proved too much for the four-time champion to handle.

In a post-match interview, Higgins acknowledged Wilson’s dominance, stating: “He just overpowered me. I told him at the end it was the best I had seen him. The best man won.” Despite the defeat, Higgins expressed his commitment to continue playing snooker and vowed to make a return to the Crucible in the future.

On the other hand, Wilson, who was proud of his resilient performance, reflected on his victory over Higgins, a player who had previously defeated him in the past. The semi-finals of the tournament will see Wilson facing David Gilbert and Stuart Bingham taking on Jak Jones, promising more thrilling snooker action to come.

In another surprising turn of events, Ronnie O’Sullivan also suffered a defeat, losing 13-10 to Stuart Bingham. The World Snooker Championships continue to deliver unexpected outcomes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates on the tournament as the semi-finals get underway today.