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O'Sullivan admits he 'got what deserved' as Higgins completes stunning Crucible comeback; Selby slams 'horrific' table conditions

Ronnie O'Sullivan admitted he got what he deserved after John Higgins completed a remarkable 13-12 comeback win at the World Snooker Championship, despite O'Sullivan leading by five frames twice. Higgins fired three centuries in the final session to seal one of the most memorable wins of his career. Meanwhile, Mark Selby branded the playing surface "horrific" after a 13-11 defeat by 22-year-old Chinese player Wu Yize, expressing frustration with inconsistent table conditions.

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Zhao Xintong Advances to Quarter-Finals at World Snooker Championship

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Zhao Xintong Advances to Quarter-Finals at World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong defeated fellow Chinese player Ding Junhui 13-9 to reach the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals, moving closer to becoming the first first-time winner to retain his title at the Crucible. The defending champion overcame evident nerves and a tight final session to set up a last-eight clash with Shaun Murphy. Meanwhile, Mark Selby recovered from early deficits to level his second-round match at 4-4 against Wu Yize, while Ronnie O'Sullivan holds a 6-2 lead over John Higgins.

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Jak Jones reveals asthma struggles in heavy World Championship defeat to Mark Selby

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4/22/2026AI summary

Jak Jones reveals asthma struggles in heavy World Championship defeat to Mark Selby

Jak Jones was eliminated from the World Snooker Championship in the first round after a 10-2 defeat to Mark Selby. The 2024 runner-up revealed he struggled with asthma during the match, causing breathing difficulties that led to panic attacks, inability to concentrate, and headaches. Despite his health issues, Jones did not blame his asthma for the defeat, stating he would likely have lost by the same scoreline regardless.

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Selby Dominates as All 16 Seeds Advance at World Snooker Championship

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Selby Dominates as All 16 Seeds Advance at World Snooker Championship

Mark Selby took control of his first-round match at the World Snooker Championship, building a 7-2 lead over 2024 runner-up Jak Jones. The four-time winner dominated the opening session, racing to a 6-0 lead before Jones responded. Meanwhile, 13th seed Chris Wakelin defeated 20-year-old qualifier Liam Pullen 10-6, with all 12 seeded players who have finished their matches advancing - a first in Championship history.

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