Higgins misses ninth world final after 17-15 thriller

Higgins, 43, was denied a ninth world final after a 17‑15 loss to 50‑year‑old Shaun Murphy. The match saw Higgins recover from a two‑frame deficit in the final session, only to be undone by a missed black that allowed Murphy to win on the second attempt. Murphy’s fourth century and a string of final‑session breaks sealed the victory. forumteam.blog