International Championship snooker LIVE RESULTS: John Higgins and Kyren Wilson knocked out of quarter-finals – latest
KYREN WILSON and John Higgins have been knocked out of the International Snooker Championships.
Ronnie O'Sullivan also suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Chinese star Pang Junxu on Tuesday morning.
And World No 1 Judd Trump got dumped out of the competition by Xu Si less than 24 hours later.
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WAKELIN FINALLY GETS OVER THE LINE
After being forced to postpone the deciding frame, John Higgins and Chris Wakelin returned for a one-set shootout for a spot in the semis.
And it's world no. 21 Wakelin who moves on with a 6-5 victory.
Latest scores – Si 3-5 Gary Wilson
Gary keeps Si at bay with a two frame lead.
But his opponent is as tough as old boots, and it's still difficult to pick a winner for this one.
DING WINS
Kyren Wilson fought bravely but it is Ding Junhui who moves on.
'The Dragon' will be tough to beat as he advances to the final four with a 6-4 victory.
Latest scores – Ding 5-4 Kyren Wilson
DING CAPTURES THE LEAD!
The Chinese national steadies his hand and staves off the Wilson comeback!
Ding now just one frame away from the semi-finals.
Latest scores - Ding 4-4 Kyren Wilson
AND ITS LEVEL!
What a comeback from Kyren Wilson!
Now he'll be out to go and win it.
Latest scores - Si 2-3 Gary Wilson
Gary has gone ahead again in this blockbuster tie!
Latest scores - Ding 4-3 Kyren Wilson
He is not going to do it is he?!
Kyren Wilson is now one away from bringing it back from 4-1 down.
Latest scores - Ding 4-2 Kyren Wilson
The World No 2 is back in business!
He is two away from bringing it back to level terms.
Latest scores - Gary Wilson 2-2 Si
The other Wilson, Gary, has just levelled the score!
What a match this is turning out to be.
Latest scores - Ding 4-1 Kyren Wilson
Wow!
The World No 2 is getting absolutely schooled by his Chinese opponent as Ding is now 4-1 to the good.
It's no secret who the crowd are in favour of as the decibels raise every time Ding secures a frame.
Latest scores – Wilson 1-3 Ding
Ding retains his lead but Wilson is by no means going anywhere.
Keep your eye on this one folks!
Latest scores – Gary Wilson 2-0 Xu Si
The second Wilson in action this afternoon takes a commanding lead early on.
Xu has his work cut out in this one.
Latest scores – Wilson 0-1 Ding
Ding Junhui draws first blood.
'The Dragon' makes a strong start to this quarter-final contest.
Latest scores – Higgins 5-5 Wakelin
John fouls and concedes, but they've ended the session!
The final frame will follow at the end of the evening sash and the Wiz, who had to do likewise yesterday, is not happy.
What is the prize money for the International Championship snooker 2024?
The tournament in China is one of the richer events on the circuit, with a total prize pot of £825,000.
The breakdown is as follows:
- Winner: £175,000
- Runner-up: £75,000
- Semi-final: £33,000
- Quarter-final: £22,000
- Last 16: £14,000
- Last 32: £9,000
- Last 64: £5,000
- Highest break: £5,000
- Total: £825,000
What TV channel is the International Championship snooker 2024 on and can it be live streamed?
- The entire tournament will be shown on Eurosport in the UK.
- It is also possible to live stream the action via the Discovery+ website/app.
- Alternatively, SunSport will provide daily LIVE coverage of the tournament.
XIAO WINS
Xiao Guddong edges Jackson Page 6-4 to book his spot in the semi-finals.
The win guarantees him an eye-popping £33,000 in prize money.
Latest scores – Higgins 3-4 Wakelin
John Higgins once again finds himself a frame down.
The Scot has it all to do as we head into the eighth leg.
Latest scores – Page 2-5 Guddong
It's a long road back now for Jackson Page.
Xiao Guddong has victory in his sights.
Latest scores
Higgins 2-4 Wakelin
Page 2-4 Guddong
Guddong and Wakelin have broken away a bit and are a step closer to guaranteeing their spot in the semi-finals.
Latest scores – Higgins 2-3 Wakelin
English ace Chris Wakelin retains a slender lead in in this mouthwatering quarter-final.
Higgins can’t afford to suffer a two-frame lead or he could be in problems.
Latest scores – Page 2-3 Guddong
An ebb and flow type match here as the Chinese takes the lead for the second time.
A fascinating cat-and-mouse affair as these two aim for a spot in the last four.
Latest scores – Higgins 1-2 Wakelin
But the Wizard of Wishaw has found himself down a frame once again.
The Scot needs to dust himself down quickly and find a way back into this contest.
Latest scores – Page 2-1 Guddong
Page snatches the lead away from the home favourite's clutch.
The Welshman looks assured as he nabs the third frame.