Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy
John Higgins holds a 13-11 lead over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre. The four-time champion, who had not led at the end of any previous session in the tournament, compiled a crucial century to gain the upper hand. The best-of-33 match will conclude on Saturday, with the winner advancing to face either Wu Yize or Mark Allen in the final.
- ▪John Higgins leads Shaun Murphy 13-11 in their World Championship semi-final.
- ▪Higgins, a four-time world champion, scored his first century of the match to end the session strongly.
- ▪The final session of the best-of-33 encounter will take place on Saturday at 14:30 BST.
- ▪Wu Yize and Mark Allen are the other semi-finalists, with their match still ongoing.
- ▪Seven-time champion Stephen Hendry noted that Higgins has improved in every match this championship.
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