Robertson establishes lead over Higgins in gripping affair
Neil Robertson has taken a narrow 5-3 lead over John Higgins in their World Championship quarter-final match. Both players struggled at times, with Higgins showing signs of fatigue after a previous intense match. Meanwhile, Zhao Xintong and Shaun Murphy are tied at 8-8 heading into their final session, showcasing a thrilling evening of snooker.
- ▪Robertson leads Higgins 5-3 in their quarter-final match.
- ▪Higgins made six unforced errors during the match, indicating fatigue.
- ▪Zhao Xintong and Shaun Murphy are tied at 8-8 after an exciting session.
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Zhao fights back to tie Murphy heading into final sessionImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Zhao Xintong is aiming to become the only first-time winner to successful defend the world crown in SheffieldBySteven SutcliffeBBC Sport journalist at the Crucible Theatre, SheffieldPublished28 April 2026Defending champion Zhao Xintong fought back against Shaun Murphy to leave their World Championship quarter-final delicately poised at 8-8 heading into Wednesday's concluding session. On an exhilarating evening that delivered a bombardment of big breaks, Northern Ireland's Mark Allen also recovered from 5-3 down to get back to 8-8 against Barry Hawkins.
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