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Higgins Loses World Snooker Final to Murphy 17-15

John Higgins fell 17-15 to Shaun Murphy in the World Snooker Championship final, after a tense comeback and a critical missed black.

John Higgins missed a chance at a ninth world title after a 17‑15 defeat to Shaun Murphy at the Crucible. The 43‑year‑old Scotsman rallied from a two‑frame deficit but finally lost when he fluffed a black on a 50‑point break, handing Murphy a decisive lead. forestarrow.help