Mark Williams edges John Higgins, reaches World Snooker semi-finals

Mark Williams narrowly defeated John Higgins 13-12 in a dramatic last-frame decider to reach his eighth World Snooker Championship semi-final at the Crucible. Williams, who had trailed 5-1 early in the match, surged ahead after the second session but was pushed to the brink as Higgins fought back with impressive breaks, including 94, 114, and 67, to force a deciding frame. The final frame turned into a tense safety battle, with both players missing key shots, but Williams capitalized after Higgins missed a crucial blue to secure the win. This victory makes Williams, at 50, the oldest semi-finalist since Ray Reardon in 1985. The match was a showcase of resilience and skill from two of snooker's legendary 'Class of 92', who share seven world titles between them. Williams will face either Luca Brecel or Judd Trump in the semi-finals.