John Higgins was holding back tears after an epic battle with Mark Williams at the Crucible, but not because of the nerve-shredding defeat. The Scot lost 13-12 to his old rival, missing a brilliant chance to win the classic contest but missing the final blue.

John Higgins established a slender 5-3 advantage over Mark Williams at the end of the opening session of their World Snooker Championship quarter-final at the Crucible.

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