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Snooker: Higgins hits top gear

Scotland’s John Higgins hit three tons last night including a magnificent 136 - to lead 8-1 over James Wattana in the first round of the Embassy World Championship.

Snooker: Higgins hits top gear

Thu, 25 Apr, 2002 - 11:38

Scotland’s John Higgins hit three tons last night including a magnificent 136 - to lead 8-1 over James Wattana in the first round of the Embassy World Championship.

The highest break of the tournament so far came in frame six as 26-year-old Higgins - from Wishaw - completely dominated the first session.

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