John Higgins was overcome with emotion after producing one of snooker's greatest ever clearances.
John Higgins was overcome with emotion after producing one of the greatest clearances in snooker history in a stunning round of 16 World Snooker Championship win over Mark Allen.
Allen missed a red on break to give Higgins a lifeline and he produced a sensational sequence under pressure. Afterwards, the 48-year-old admitted to having a cry in his dressing room after coming up clutch with a sensational performance.“That clearance was probably the best when I think about everything I’ve been through the last couple of years, when falling at hurdles.
Higgins is one of the most decorated snooker players of all-time, with only Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis ahead of him in triple crown titles.Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and wrestling. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News.
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