| Dates: 10-17 January Venue: Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes |
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Ronnie O’Sullivan was beaten 6-3 by John Higgins in a remarkable Masters quarter-final featuring a record-equalling five consecutive centuries.
O’Sullivan set the tempo for the high scoring with 97 but Higgins’ sublime 145 – the highest break of the tournament – and 110 put him 3-1 ahead.
The world champion made 125 and 103 and Higgins responded with 134.
It could have been another but Higgins broke down on 88, before completing the victory in Milton Keynes.
He faces David Gilbert in the semi-finals on Saturday, while defending champion Stuart Bingham plays Chinese debutant Yan Bingtao.
‘Higgins was far too good for me’
This unforgettable encounter was the 70th meeting between two of snooker’s greats and players who have shown great longevity. Now aged 45, they both turned professional in 1992 and…
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