Mark Selby defended his World Championship title with a stunning comeback to beat John Higgins 18-15 and secure his third crown in four years. Selby, 33, had trailed 10-4 but claimed nine out of 10 frames to lead 13-11. Higgins had a mini revival helped by a contentious refereeing decision, but Selby kept his composure … Read more
China’s 2016 world finalist Ding Jinhui took the first steps to avenging last year’s defeat as he will go into Friday’s second session of his world championship semi-final leading champion Mark Selby 5-3. The 30-year-old — who received a congratulatory kiss and heaps of compliments from the mercurial five-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan after beating him … Read more
World number four Ding Junhui took control in the second session against Ronnie O’Sullivan to lead 10-6 in their World Championship quarter-final. The China number one, losing finalist at Sheffield’s Crucible venue to Mark Selby last year, rattled off five frames in a row from 5-5 including a century clearance against the five-time world champion … Read more