John Higgins has secured his place in the semi-finals of the Masters following a dramatic and hard-fought victory over reigning world champion Zhao Xintong. The Scottish veteran showcased remarkable resilience, staging a significant comeback to ultimately triumph in a gripping final-frame decider. The decisive moment came on the black ball, sealing a memorable win that sees him advance to the penultimate stage of the prestigious tournament. Higgins’s impressive performance sets up a highly anticipated clash in the semi-finals, where he is now slated to face Judd Trump.


