Betfred World Championship 2020

[Starsky]

Fantastic Higgins, what a great match !

[neuronic]

This old man Higgins... unbelievable (well, actually not)

[wemba]

John Higgins VERY impressive.

[Cue crafty]

That 147 was practically perfect.

[PatBlock]

That 147 was practically perfect.

Yes, precise control from JH, very pleased for him. As you say, almost perfect, Trump could do with taking a good look at that one.

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[JimMalone]

Nearly always when I see Saengkham play I ask myself why he doesn't rank higher. He is playing very well again and has a well balanced all-around game. Must be a lack of consistency.

[fkhan]

I missed the maxi. Will watch the replay. It is worth 55k I think. Last 147 by Hendry in 2012 and now another Scot breaks the 147 Jinx after 8 years at the crucible.

[Starsky]

I reckon given how close previous attempts at a max have been we might see another before this championship is up .

[Billy]

I missed the maxi.

Me too! I’m sure it’ll be shown again at some point. It’s never the same as seeing them live, though.

[fkhan]

Me too! I’m sure it’ll be shown again at some point. It’s never the same as seeing them live, though.

Totally agree.

[Mark187187]

I think Higgins is probably the best player I've ever seen for stealing frames with tricky 60+ clearances.

[JimMalone]

I think Higgins is probably the best player I've ever seen for stealing frames with tricky 60+ clearances.

Definitely. I call this a "higginsian break".

[JimMalone]

Definitely. I call this a "higginsian break".

And Saengkham makes one of those to win the first session against Selby 5-3. Selby missed too many balls after the interval, losing the second part of this morning session 0-4.

[DeanH]

for anyone who missed it, here is Higgins' maximum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHVmYjNN4mw

[fkhan]

Bingtao's cue!