Selby faces stiff challenge

Qualifier Mark Selby will today have to produce the greatest comeback in the final of the 888.com World Championships to deny John Higgins a second crown.

Higgins produced top-notch matchplay snooker to storm into a 12-4 overnight lead against the 23-year-old from Leicester in England, who looked drained after his marathon last-frame wins over Ali Carter and Shaun Murphy.