John Higgins

The Wizard of Wishaw's dream of a fifth world title is still on after a dramatic win at the Crucible.

O'Sullivan can equal Stephen Hendry's Crucible record of seven world titles if he goes on to win the event. I had my chances all day to really get a lead on Jack, but I never took them and he was getting stronger. Old foe Ronnie O'Sullivan now awaits in Thursday night's opening session of the last four tie.

John Higgins came through an epic World Snooker Championship quarter-final against Jack Lisowski, booking his place in the last four with an epic 13-12 ...

Lisowski was first in with a chance in the last frame before sending a red a long way wide on 18, allowing the Scot to step in. It was then that Jackpot won three frames on the spin for the first time in the game, though, remarkably taking the lead for the first time since the first frame of the contest to pile the pressure on the Scot. It was the four-time world champion who held his nerve, though, swooping to pounce on a miss from Jackpot in the final frame and making 72 to secure a place in the semi.

It is the first time the trio have all made the semi-finals at the Crucible since 1999.

“He was the Tiger Woods of snooker. “When there’s three of us, we’re not superstars. Bingham had turned a 5-3 deficit into an 8-5 lead, but his missed black in the next proved the trigger for a spectacular comeback by Trump, who took the last three frames of the afternoon session to set up his grandstand finish. Williams will play Trump in the semi-finals after the 2019 champion recovered from a dismal opening session of the day to reel off eight frames in succession and sink Stuart Bingham 13-8. Yan took the first two frames of the deciding session to establish a 10-8 lead but Williams hauled himself level before summoning frame-winning breaks of 66 and 78 respectively. The 46-year-old reeled off breaks of 71 and 126 in the first two frames of the morning session to surpass the record he had shared with Stephen Hendry for reaching the last four.

Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins, Mark Williams and Judd Trump have created a star-studded semi-final line-up at year's World Championship.

TV Channel: BBC Two/Eurosport TV Channel: BBC Two/Eurosport TV Channel: BBC Two/Eurosport “I am looking forward to it. “When there’s three of us, we’re not superstars. “He was the Tiger Woods of snooker.

Ronnie O'Sullivan continues to fly the flag for snooker's Class of 92, and he has described himself, John Higgins and Mark Williams as “the three Mexicanos!

But it's just a visual thing. “It’s a bit like the Mexican boxers – we were brought up in a tough school,” O’Sullivan said. “Williams and Higgins – they have little subtleties in their game.”

It is the first time the trio have all made the semi-finals at the Crucible since 1999.

“He was the Tiger Woods of snooker. “When there’s three of us, we’re not superstars. “I managed to get out of the session at 8-8 which I was unbelievably happy about, and I felt a lot more confident going into the evening session.” Bingham had turned a 5-3 deficit into an 8-5 lead, but his missed black in the next proved the trigger for a spectacular comeback by Trump, who took the last three frames of the afternoon session to set up his grandstand finish. Williams added: “I can’t believe I’m still competing with the big boys and getting to semi-finals and winning a couple of tournaments – it’s unbelievable.” The 46-year-old reeled off breaks of 71 and 126 in the first two frames of the morning session to surpass the record he had shared with Stephen Hendry for reaching the last four.

John Higgins fought off a ferocious challenge from Jack Lisowski to join Ronnie OSullivan and Mark Williams in the semi-finals of World Championships.

If I keep it up the wins will come, but I'm just sad I lost tonight." "It's been my best run and John's probably got one of the best records ever here. "If John feels like I was getting on top of him in the tactical exchanges then that's amazing. "I was just doing what I've trained to do recently. "My tactics are so bad, I had no real idea what I was doing," Lisowski said. He's obviously learning."

Jack Lisowski suffered an emotional deciding frame defeat to John Higgins in the World Championship quarter-final on Wednesday night, but is taking solace ...

If I keep it up the wins will come, but I’m just sad I lost tonight.’ ‘It’s been my best run and John’s probably got one of the best records ever here. ‘If John feels like I was getting on top of him in the tactical exchanges then that’s amazing.

Ronnie O'Sullivan insisted 'I'm no superstar' after cruising into the Crucible semi-finals for a record 13th time, beating Stephen Maguire 13-5.

Thirty years on, snooker's 'Class of 92' continue to compete at the top of the sport.

“He was the Tiger Woods of snooker. “When there’s three of us, we’re not superstars. Bingham had turned a 5-3 deficit into an 8-5 lead, but his missed black in the next proved the trigger for a spectacular comeback by Trump, who took the last three frames of the afternoon session to set up his grandstand finish. Williams will play Trump in the semi-finals after the 2019 champion recovered from a dismal opening session of the day to reel off eight frames in succession and sink Stuart Bingham 13-8. The 46-year-old reeled off breaks of 71 and 126 in the first two frames of the morning session to surpass the record he had shared with Stephen Hendry for reaching the last four. Higgins stood on the brink of defeat when Lisowski, who stunned favourite Neil Robertson in the previous round, retrieved a 11-9 deficit to take the lead for the first time since the first frame of the match.

John Higgins survived a final-frame decider against Jack Lisowski to book his place in the World Championship semi-finals and seal an historic achievement ...

“He was the Tiger Woods of snooker. “When there’s three of us, we’re not superstars. Bingham had turned a 5-3 deficit into an 8-5 lead, but his missed black in the next proved the trigger for a spectacular comeback by Trump, who took the last three frames of the afternoon session to set up his grandstand finish. Williams will play Trump in the semi-finals after the 2019 champion recovered from a dismal opening session of the day to reel off eight frames in succession and sink Stuart Bingham 13-8. Yan took the first two frames of the deciding session to establish a 10-8 lead but Williams hauled himself level before summoning frame-winning breaks of 66 and 78 respectively. The 46-year-old reeled off breaks of 71 and 126 in the first two frames of the morning session to surpass the record he had shared with Stephen Hendry for reaching the last four.

John Higgins completed a star-studded World Championship semi-final on Wednesday night, and he is looking forward to a “special” meeting with Ronnie ...

The cloth will get redone and it was hard to play on. “The last frame Jack was looking good, I’m thinking in a way ‘just go and do it and put me out of my misery’, because you’ll probably deserve it… I missed a slightly tricky red, but gave it everything I had,” Lisowski said. But when he missed, I had a good break in the last frame.” “I don’t know where those two frames came from in the end, I was struggling all day. I’ll be in bed all day [before the evening start].”

Judd Trump has joked about the "World Seniors Championship" he has found himself in the middle of as the final four approaches at the Crucible.

Higgins has four World Championship titles to his name, while Williams has three. It has not been easy, but I am now coming to terms with it and you have to enjoy the battle. I have had no pressure, just battling my hardest and I’ve got a free shot at Mark Williams. "I am so happy. Now with the one-table setup, I can’t wait to get going. Trump has spoken aboutfeeling disillusioned with his game during this tournamentand is planning on taking an extended break from the sport.

The semi-finals are dominated by the 'Class of '92' with 46-year-olds Higgins and O'Sullivan facing off in one semi-final and Trump playing 47-year-old Welshman ...

All four players are former champions with Trump a winner in 2019, while Williams has three world crowns, Higgins has four and O'Sullivan six. The semi-finals are dominated by the 'Class of '92' with 46-year-olds Higgins and O'Sullivan facing off in one semi-final and Trump playing 47-year-old Welshman Mark Williams in the other. Snooker star Judd Trump admits he feels like the odd one out in the World Snooker Championships as he enjoyed a laugh at the expense of rivals John Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams on social media.