In a thrilling opening session of their World Championship quarter-final clash, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stuart Bingham battled to a 4-4 deadlock, with both players showcasing moments of brilliance and frustration.
Despite trailing 3-1 early on, O’Sullivan fought back to level the score, displaying glimpses of his trademark flair with a stunning century break in the fifth frame. Bingham, the 2015 champion, started strong with several half-century breaks but struggled to maintain his momentum against O’Sullivan’s resilience.
In another captivating quarter-final matchup, John Higgins staged a remarkable comeback against Kyren Wilson after trailing 4-0, narrowing the deficit to 5-3. Wilson, who previously suffered a heavy defeat to Higgins, showcased his skill with impressive breaks, but Higgins responded with a superb century break and tactical prowess to close the gap.
Elsewhere, Judd Trump and Jak Jones engaged in a closely contested opening session, finishing level at 4-4. Trump, the world number two, started strongly with a century break, but Jones displayed composure to take the lead before Trump fought back to even the score.
Meanwhile, David Gilbert asserted control in his match against Stephen Maguire, establishing a commanding 7-1 lead with impressive breaks. Despite Maguire’s resurgence in the evening session, Gilbert maintained his advantage, aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals after a dominant performance.