John Higgins survived a final-frame decider against Jack Lisowski to book his place in the World Championship semi-finals and seal an historic achievement for the fabled “Class of 92”.
After earlier wins for Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams, Higgins’ 13-12 success marks the first time the trio — who all turned professional 30 years ago – have reached the last four at the Crucible since 1999.
Higgins will face O’Sullivan, who swiftly dispatched Stephen Maguire upon the resumption of their quarter-final, while Williams battled past Yan Bingtao to set up a last-four clash with 2019 champion Judd Trump.
“We’ve got three of us who all came through in 1992 and we’re into the semi-finals 30 years later,” said Williams, who at 47 is the oldest semi-finalist since Ray Reardon in 1985.
“What other sport can do something like that? It doesn’t really happen.”
Higgins stood on the brink of defeat when Lisowski, who stunned favourite Neil Rob …
- April 28, 2022
