CRUCIBLE COMPETITION – World Snooker Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Higgins vs Williams Level After Intense Battle, O’Sullivan and Trump Lead…
The 2025 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield has once again delivered a thrilling spectacle, with legends of the game battling for the sport’s most prestigious prize. Day 10 of the tournament saw titanic clashes, high drama, and vintage performances as the competition edges closer to the quarter-finals.
Higgins vs Williams – Neck and Neck in a Classic Encounter
John Higgins and Mark Williams, two of snooker’s most decorated players and long-time rivals, delivered another classic showdown in their last-16 clash. After four sessions, the score is tied at 8-8, setting up a tantalizing final session tomorrow.
Both players showed flashes of brilliance throughout, with Higgins producing clinical breaks of 91 and 76, while Williams responded with trademark tactical play and a spectacular century break of 104. The match ebbed and flowed, with neither player able to establish more than a two-frame lead.
The battle has been marked by intense safety exchanges, nerveless potting under pressure, and an atmosphere worthy of a final. With both players chasing a fifth world title, their level of play and determination suggest tomorrow’s decider could be one of the tournament’s highlights.
Ronnie O’Sullivan In Control
Ronnie O’Sullivan, eyeing a record-extending eighth world crown, continued his commanding form with a 10-4 lead in his second-round match against Jack Lisowski. O’Sullivan looked relaxed and focused, knocking in breaks of 127, 94, and 88, leaving Lisowski with an uphill task.
The Rocket’s blend of speed, precision, and shot-making artistry has thrilled fans and made him the clear favorite to progress. If he maintains this level, few will bet against him making another Crucible final.
Trump Charges Ahead
Judd Trump is also through to the next round after dismantling Kyren Wilson 13-7 in a high-scoring encounter. Trump, the 2019 champion, appears to be peaking at the right time, showing sharp positional play and clinical finishing.
He fired in four centuries over the match and now awaits the winner of the Higgins vs Williams clash – setting up the possibility of a blockbuster semi-final.
Other Results and Fixtures
Elsewhere, Mark Allen secured a hard-fought 13-10 win over Shaun Murphy in a gritty affair filled with tactical nuances. Allen’s consistency under pressure was key as he booked his place in the last eight.
Meanwhile, Luca Brecel’s title defense came to an end at the hands of China’s Si Jiahui, who stunned the Crucible crowd with a fearless 13-11 victory. The young talent continues to impress with his confident shot selection and calm demeanor under the bright lights.
What’s Next?
As the championship heads into its final stages, the tension continues to rise. With legends like O’Sullivan, Higgins, and Williams still in contention, alongside a hungry new generation, the 2025 World Championship is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
The final session of Higgins vs Williams resumes tomorrow at 2:30pm BST – and with everything to play for, it promises to be a match for the ages.
Be the first to comment