O'Sullivan on the brink

Two-time Crucible champion Ronnie O’Sullivan is on the brink of defeat at the 888.com World Championship today after a stunning second session from John Higgins left ’the Rocket’ 11-5 behind.

Resuming at 4-4, the 1998 Sheffield winner took seven of the morning’s eight quarter-final frames, making five 50-plus breaks to take an 11-5 lead when they play to a finish this evening.