John Higgins vs Steve Davis - Discussion

[jrc750]

Well i really enjoyed that match, John started today looking on top form, but Steve's doubled brown there was lovely to watch

[jarcher]

It's going to be hard to beat this one for the match of the championship, at least in terms of atmosphere. I must admit I didn't really believe Davis had it in him to win it. But it was the first session, where he played brilliantly, that probably got him through in the end.

Higgins was disappointing, just missed too many easy chances. I guess it's more proof that a very good season can work against you at the WC. He just had nothing left. I wouldn't be surprised if the same happens to Ding now.

It's great to have a couple of unexpected players in the QF, but the downside is that this quarter has now probably become irrelevant in the context of the tournament. If Robertson loses today, it will leave two players without a realistic chance of winning the title. Kind of similar to last year, when the top quarter was left with Day and Allen in the QF, but perhaps even more unexpected.

I agree, you normally wait it out, expecting the match of the championship to be the final... but that was pure nail biting stuff... my hats off to a true legend... always nice to see a win from someone with so much enjoyment left in the game... just hope Steve keeps this level of performance for his next match

[robsonj]

Wow congrats Steve ,almost lost the faith but you did it ,does this win help his ranking?????

[abextra]

Wow, what a match it was! Absolutely incredible! (too much Eurosport, lol)

Very glad for Steve, good luck for the next round. :snooker:

[Sayaka]

What a legend, that last doubled brown was sublime. I like John Higgins, but I was willing Steve Davis on ever step of the way there. Fantastic match.

[missneworleans]

Im not sure he might be already there but if he defeats Gould he will be there for sure

[spike]

One of the most memorable matches i have ever seen at the Crucible. Davis was simply superb, and it was nice to see John Higgins so gracious in defeat..

[cox orange pippin]

Man...I hope someone puts this whole session up on youtube soon. I couldn't wake up at 4 a.m., but I did see the last part of the final frame. Amazing grit by Davis.

[hitandhope]

:snooker:Well done Steve! Thoroughly enthalling final session loved every minute!:snooker:

[Acrowot]

mick.hinde

Can see you are a spendthrift mick.

:snooker:

[FerruleFox]

One of the most memorable matches i have ever seen at the Crucible. Davis was simply superb, and it was nice to see John Higgins so gracious in defeat..

Yes it should be said Higgins showed a lot of class when the final pink went in.

[Mignon]

Congratulations the Legend!

Huge achievement! What battling spirit! What determination!
His name should be on the New Year Honour List!

[Acrowot]

What a wonderful result for Steve!

I was amazed at how easy he made made those long screw shots look. He does not seem to strike the cueball as hard as others do.

Fabulous cueing - almost like the way he used to play.

Bet the nerves were going some, on the last pink.
:snooker:

[Erwan_BZH]

I think the turning point was that horrible kick John suffered on the blue, in the 20th frame. Had he potted this blue, he was on roll and I couldn't see him lose at 10-10. But Lady Luck was on Steve's side on this shot!

Tough defeat to swallow for John but he was, as usual, gracious in defeat. Steve played fantastically well and fully deserves this ticket for the quarters. What a great player he is, and a great person....

[Odrl]

Wow congrats Steve ,almost lost the faith but you did it ,does this win help his ranking?????

Depends what you mean by "help".

He would still need to get to the final to get into the top16, or possibly even win the championship if both Perry and Dott get good results as well.

But it does help his provisional ranking for the start of next season. He was outside the top32 if he lost this match, but somewhere around 29th now. Still far from the top16 though.