Snooker: O’Sullivan takes early control

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins are set to resume their Embassy World Championship final at the Crucible in Sheffield.

Sun, 06 May, 2001 - 20:03

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins are set to resume their Embassy World Championship final at the Crucible in Sheffield.

O’Sullivan established an early grip in his bid to win the title for the first time as he powered into a 6-2 lead over John Higgins in the opening session of the final at Sheffield.

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Courts Embassy World C’ships Place: Crucible Place: Sheffield Place: Crucible Theatre Person: O’Sullivan Person: Ronnie O'Sullivan Person: John Higgins Person: Higgins Person: Matthew Stevens Person: Joe Swail Event: Embassy World Championship Event: Crucible Organisation: Arsenal Organisation: Essex Exocet

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