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John Higgins v Shaun Murphy live: Latest score from thrilling World Snooker Championship semi-final
‘An embarrassment to snooker’: Pundits fume as Mark Allen and Wu Yize play out longest frame in Crucible history
Here’s a reminder of what happened yesterday, when an extraordinary frame lasted for a record 100 minutes and 21 seconds as Mark Allen and Wu Yize engaged in a bizarre stalemate during their World Snooker Championship semi-final.
But not everyone was impressed…
Luke Baker2 May 2026 13:55
John Higgins builds lead over Shaun Murphy
There’s been little to separate Higgins and Murphy so far but the 50-year-old Scot – bidding to become the oldest world finalist in history – finally edged ahead on Friday evening.
He made breaks of 70 and 101 to turn an 11-11 tie into a 13-11 advantage. “He always finds another gear, it’s what he’s always done,” purred seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry on the BBC’s coverage.
Can he now get the four frames he needs to win?
Luke Baker2 May 2026 13:47
John Higgins v Shaun Murphy
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the World Snooker Championship semi-finals.
We’re in for a fascinating afternoon of action as John Higgins leads Shaun Murphy 13-11 in the race to 17 frames, with the winner sealing a place in the final.
This has been a superb match so far. How will it play out this afternoon?
Luke Baker2 May 2026 13:45
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