Higgins Stages Remarkable Comeback to Win Tour Championship
John Higgins secured a dramatic 10-8 victory over Mark Selby in the Tour Championship final, a win he has called the greatest of his illustrious career. higgins mounted an remarkable comeback, claiming five consecutive frames after Selby had moved within two frames of victory.
Selby’s Surge and Higgins’ Resilience Define Thrilling Final
The match, a clash between two decorated four-time world champions, saw Selby initially dominate, stringing together seven frames to take a commanding lead. However, Higgins demonstrated remarkable resilience, limiting Selby to a mere 18 points across the final five frames.
“Best Ever Win” Caps Off Higgins’ Title Drought
“It is indeed my best ever win,” Higgins declared, marking the end of a four-year wait for a ranking title, which came after his recent World Open triumph in China. Reflecting on his opponent’s quality, higgins acknowledged, ”I was playing an unbelievable champion, and he was looking like he was not going to miss… To do that against Mark gives me incredible belief that I can still mix it with the best players.”
Match Highlights: Breaks and Momentum Shifts
The final was characterized by high-quality snooker, with both players showcasing their break-building prowess. Selby fired an early shot with a 135 break in the second frame. Higgins responded with breaks of 102 and 94 to take control in the afternoon session, leading 5-1. Selby then countered with breaks of 112 and 136 to close the session. Selby continued his momentum into the evening, highlighted by a 119 break in the 13th frame to surge to an 8-5 advantage.
Higgins Seals Victory with Decisive Breaks
Undeterred, Higgins initiated his comeback with a crucial 110 break. He then leveled the match before clinching the title with further breaks of 84 and 132. The match featured a total of eight century breaks, tying the record for a best-of-19 frame final.
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This thrilling victory highlights the enduring talent and resilience of John Higgins. It also shows the high-quality snooker that can be expected when two legends of the game go head-to-head.
