Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins Advance to World Championship Quarter-Finals

Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins, two snooker legends with a combined 11 world titles between them, continued their quest for more glory at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

O’Sullivan, a seven-time champion, cruised into the quarter-finals with a comfortable 13-7 victory over Ryan Day. The Rocket, aiming for a record-breaking eighth title, displayed his class and composure throughout the match, sealing victory before the planned mid-session interval.

Meanwhile, four-time winner John Higgins delivered a vintage display to come from behind and beat Mark Allen 13-12 in a tense final-frame decider. The Scot, who has faced difficulties in recent seasons, showed his resilience and determination to secure a spot in the last eight.

Higgins will now face Kyren Wilson, who booked his place in the quarter-finals by defeating Joe O’Connor 13-6. Wilson, a runner-up to O’Sullivan in the 2020 final, is enjoying a late-season resurgence and looks to be returning to his best form.

O’Sullivan’s next opponent will be Stuart Bingham, the 2015 champion, who held off a spirited comeback from Jack Lisowski to win 13-11. Despite Lisowski’s impressive performance, Bingham kept his nerve to stay in contention for a second world title.

As the World Championship action heats up, fans can expect more thrilling matches and memorable moments from these snooker greats. Stay tuned for more updates from the Crucible Theatre as the tournament progresses.