Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022 LIVE – Marco Fu hits 147 to edge John Higgins in epic semi-final, Ronnie O'Sullivan next

Ad Fu 6-5 Higgins Hong Kong MastersO’Sullivan shines in whitewash win over local icon Ng21 HOURS AGO For the record, the breaks in this semi-final sum up the quality on offer before another world record attendance for snooker inside the 12,500-capacity Coliseum. Table might be on the forgiving side, but the balls have still to be potted. Higgins with 105, 50, 68, 83, 91 and 105 and Fu responding from 3-1 and 4-2 behind with runs of 75, 61, 70, 72 and that timeless 147.

We will be back at 12pm BST when Ronnie O'Sullivan and Neil Robertson meet in the second semi-final in Hong Kong. Fu 6-5 Higgins Marco compiled his first maximum at the age of 22 against Ken Doherty in 2000. His fifth comes 22 years later when he feared his career was over.

Remarkable achievement. Fu 6-5 Higgins Marco to face Ronnie O'Sullivan or Neil Robertson in the final. For now, he can rejoice in his return to the top level after years battling eye problems through the global pandemic.

As good as it gets really from the Hong Kong icon. And one of the nicest, most unassuming guys you can meet in any sport. Fu 5-5 Higgins (147-0) The 180th maximum in snooker history surely coming up.

Brilliant from Marco Fu. In goes blue, pink and black. Never in doubt.

Victory for Fu and victory with the 147. That is simply different class. Fu 5-5 Higgins (122-0) Chasing a fifth career maximum as he reaches 105.

Rolls behind the final red on side cushion. In goes the final red and he is on the black. Remarkable finish here.

Back out onto the colours and this could be the 147.. Fu 5-5 Higgins (89-0) In goes the red he needs and that will be that. Chance also of a maximum to finish.