Ronnie O'Sullivan faced a determined John Higgins on Sunday night, as the Scottish player mounted a comeback to reduce the seven-time world champion's lead to 9-7 in their second-round match at the World Snooker Championship. O'Sullivan had earlier surged to an 8-3 advantage, but Higgins fought back to win four of the next five frames, setting up a tense conclusion scheduled for Monday afternoon.
Zhao Xintong Advances to Quarter-Finals
Defending champion Zhao Xintong secured his place in the quarter-finals with a 13-9 victory over fellow Chinese player Ding Junhui on Sunday afternoon. Zhao's consistent performance ensured he moved a step closer to retaining his title.
Wu Yize Leads Mark Selby
Another Chinese star, Wu Yize, established a 9-7 lead over four-time champion Mark Selby in their second-round encounter. The match will resume for its final session on Monday, with Wu aiming to secure a famous upset.
Trump and Robertson in Strong Positions
World number one Judd Trump recovered from an early deficit to take a 9-7 overnight lead against Hossein Vafaei. Meanwhile, Neil Robertson capitalised on a controversial foul call to build a 10-6 advantage over Chris Wakelin. The full quarter-final lineup is expected to be confirmed by Monday night.
