Tag Archive: Andrew Higginson

Aug 22

International Championship 2012: Qualifying Review

Over the last four days, the EIS in Sheffield has played host to the qualifying rounds of the inaugural International Championship tournament, arguably snooker’s newest ‘major’ given the significant amount of prize money and ranking points on offer. As a result, every match has counted but as far as headline stories are concerned, there is …

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Jul 22

UKPTC1: Sunday Latest

Today is the final day of the first UKPTC event of 2012 and at the time of writing we are down to four as Jack Lisowski, Mark Williams, Andrew Higginson and Stephen Maguire have made it through to the semi-finals. Click below for a round-up of the day’s action so far, as well as the …

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Apr 30

Crucible Diary 2012: Day Ten

Well what about that for an afternoon session? Just as the drama of the opening round was beginning to wear off, today brought us another Crucible classic as Ali Carter recovered from 12-9 down to defeat pre-tournament favourite Judd Trump in an absolute thriller. Matthew Stevens is also through to his first quarter-final since 2006, …

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Apr 29

Crucible Diary 2012: Day Nine

Day nine at the Crucible as we hit the second Sunday with two new matches getting underway this morning, while the afternoon session sees the resumption of the match between Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan, as well as the intriguing match between Judd Trump and Ali Carter… Image courtesy of Andy Chubb

Apr 26

Rankings Watch 2011/12: Last 16 Update

One match away from the conclusion of the last 32 stage at the Crucible, click below for an update as to the various ranking changes since the start of the week and clarification as to watch is still to play for with 11 days to go in Sheffield…

Apr 19

World Championship 2012: Tournament Preview – Part One

So then, a little late to the party but for the fourth successive year I bring you the first part of my preview articles for the 2012 World Championship as I cast my eye over a somewhat Scottish top quarter, as well as the hopes of 2011 finalist Judd Trump…

Apr 16

World Championship Qualifiers 2012: Brilliant Brecel Creates History

Belgian youngster Luca Brecel today created history by defeating Mark King 10-8 and in the process ensuring that he will soon become the youngest ever player to play at the Crucible Theatre in a World Championship match. Though he has taken that record from Stephen Hendry, it has not been all bad for the Scot …

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Apr 02

Rankings Watch 2011/12: World Championship Preview

Following Peter Ebdon’s victory at the 2012 China Open, there is just one tournament remaining of the 2011/12 season – the World Championship. While all eyes will be on the Crucible Theatre as the sport’s latest world champion is crowned, there are also a number of important ranking issues to be decided, particularly at the …

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