Higgins ends emotional year on top of the world

AN EMOTIONAL John Higgins claimed his fourth Betfred.com World Championship title last night as the most harrowing 12 months of his life ended in triumph.

Judd Trump’s exhilarating run in Sheffield ended in defeat at the hands of a Crucible master as Higgins prevailed 18-15.

Higgins broke down in tears at mention of his late father, the man who guided his career and died in February, but savoured his victory.