World Snooker Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Higgins vs Williams ON NOW, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump build leads
TWO legends of the game meet in the World Snooker Championship 2025 quarter-final in the Crucible TONIGHT.
Class of 92 legends Mark Williams and John Higgins resume their battle on Table Two with Higgins holding a narrow lead over his long-time sparring partner.
On Table One, Chris Wakelin is in a bit of trouble and needs to fight back from 6-2 down against Zhao Xintong.
In the other quarters, Ronnie O'Sullivan built a commanding 6-2 first session lead after an error-strewn performance by Si Jiahui, while Judd Trump leads Luca Brecel 5-3 in what could be a classic.
28th Apr 2025, 15:13 By Emillia Hawkins
Shaun Murphy 10-13 Judd Trump
Despite Murphy's attempted fight back, Trump takes the win and secures a spot in the quarter-finals!
By Emillia Hawkins
Si Jiahui 11-10 Ben Woollaston
Si takes the lead once again, winning the 21st 94-11. This match is certainly going the distance.
28th Apr 2025, 14:57 By Emillia Hawkins
Shaun Murphy 10-12 Judd Trump
Murphy is flying now! He closes in on Trump with a 99-0 win in the 22nd frame, narrowly missing a red to make the century.
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