The three-time champion edged Stuart Bingham in a tense battle of the former Crucible winners.
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WATCH! John Higgins Compiles Crucible 147 Break
The perfect break represents the first maximum made at the Crucible Theatre since 2012.
Martin Gould: ‘I wasn’t convinced with the canned audience’
The “Pinner Potter” is into the second round at the Crucible for the first time since 2011.
World Seniors Snooker Championship Set for Crucible
The likes of defending champion Jimmy White and rival Stephen Hendry will be in action in Sheffield.
The Curse of the Crucible: A Brief History
Is the famous hoodoo going to be lifted in 2020?
Jamie Clarke Stuns Five-Ton Mark Allen
Allen compiled five century breaks, but that wasn’t enough against the Crucible rookie.
Noppon Saengkham ‘Surprised’ After Beating Shaun Murphy
The “Magician” couldn’t find the magic touch as he bowed out at the opening hurdle for the third time in five years.
Anthony McGill Denies Jack Lisowski in Decider Thriller
The Scot reached the quarter-final in 2015 when he knocked then defending champion Mark Selby out in Sheffield.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘This is one event I never really enjoyed’
The “Rocket” launched into the second round with a routine opening outing at the Crucible Theatre.
Provisional 2020/21 Snooker Season Calendar Announced
Nine tournaments are scheduled to take place from the start of the campaign until Christmas.