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Higgins falls 17-15 to Murphy, misses ninth final

John Higgins was defeated 17-15 by Shaun Murphy in a tense Crucible match, ending his chance of a ninth World Championship final.

John Higgins, 43, could not deny Shaun Murphy a second world title after a 17-15 loss at the Crucible. The 50‑year‑old four‑time champion staged a dramatic comeback, overturning a two‑frame deficit and winning the last four frames to secure victory. newssport.cv