John Higgins crowned Championship League winner after edging nervy final
John Higgins says he couldn't have played any better as he was crowned Championship League winner in Leicester last night, having defeated Stuart Bingham in a nervy final.
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'I have not played any better' – Hungry John Higgins piles on £20,000 before Players Championship defence
A lean and keen John Higgins is hungry for more success after winning the latest Championship League tournament a week before he defends his Players Championship. Higgins gave himself the perfect tonic before his trip to Wolverhampton as he edged out Stuart Bingham 3-2 in Friday night's final, the third time he has won the invitational event over the past five years.
'I do not believe I could have played any better' - John Higgins ready for Players Championship after title win
John Higgins has fired a warning, saying he could not have played any better in winning the Championship League and is delighted to have secured his spot in the Champion of Champions field. After a string of near misses this term, Higgins got the better of Stuart Bingham 3-2 in the final for his first title of the season. Ad/> This week’s iteration of the Championship League does not have ranking status, but it carries with it the prize of qualification to the Champion of Champions.
Championship League 2022 - John Higgins and Stuart Bingham to meet in Championship League final
John Higgins reached the final of the Championship League after a hard fought semi-final win over Yan Bingtao, while Stuart Bingham beat Liang Wenbo. The Scottish veteran took on the Chinese contender on Friday evening for the right to challenge for the trophy in the final later that night, but it was Yan who looked the most impressive at the open. Ad/> A century break of 135 had Higgins on the back foot from the off, and when Yan took the second frame 77-46, it left him just one frame from victory.
John Higgins wins three and loses one as good form continues at Championship League winners group
John Higgins continued his excellent Championship League form with three wins from four on Thursday in the winners group. Higgins was the winner of Group 7 earlier in the week, and he suffered just one defeat on the day as the tournament heads to its denouement.
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'Celtic win made it dream day' – John Higgins savours Glasgow derby glory after reaching Championship League final group
John Higgins celebrated an unbeaten performance at the Championship League on Wednesday as his football team Celtic demolished Rangers 3-0 in the Glasgow derby to go top of the Scottish Premiership. Higgins held off Ding Junhui 3-2 in the Group Seven final after a 3-1 win over defending champion Kyren Wilson in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
John Higgins through to winners group after unbeaten day in the Championship League
John Higgins has qualified for the Winners Group at the Championship League snooker after beating Ding Junhui 3-2 in the Group 7 final. Higgins enjoyed an incredible second day in Leicester, winning all of his games to set up the crucial clash with the Chinese player.