O'Sullivan outburst as star loses World Championship decider to Higgins
Ronni O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the Snooker World Championship at the Crucible after losing to John Higgins on Monday afternoon
www.mirror.co.ukHere’s the latest around Ronnie O’Sullivan vs John Higgins:
- Higgins beat O’Sullivan in a dramatic World Snooker Championship clash at the Crucible, winning 13-12 in a final-frame decider to advance to the quarter-finals. This result ended O’Sullivan’s bid for an eighth Crucible title this year.[2][3][7]
- The match featured several momentum swings, including O’Sullivan taking a strong lead at times, Higgins mounting a comeback, and a deciding frame that showcased high-quality scoring and nerve from both players.[3][6]
- Coverage underscored the historic nature of their encounters, noting it as one of the greatest Crucible clashes in recent memory and continuing a storied 30-year rivalry between the two champions.[7][2]
Illustration of the key moment:
- Final-frame decider: Higgins edged ahead to clinch victory in a pressure-filled frame, sealing his progression to the next round.[3][7]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise live-score update or a brief timeline of the frames from this match.