Latest update from the Snooker China National Championship: Higgins leads Maguire 6-2, aiming for the final; Wu Yize’s chances of winning are now slim.

On November 8th Beijing time, the semifinals of the Snooker China National Championship began. Currently underway is the match between Higgins and Maguire. The first session has concluded with a one-sided situation: Higgins is firing on all cylinders, holding a commanding 6-2 lead and targeting a spot in the final. Barring any surprises, Higgins is expected to advance, making it difficult for Wu Yize to claim the title!

Higgins, one of the legendary "Class of '75," remains highly skilled at 50 years old. He has been consistent in this tournament, narrowly escaping defeat with a 6-5 win over Donaldson in the round of 16, then dominating Murphy 6-2 in the quarterfinals to reach the semifinals, proving his strong stability and championship potential. Maguire, also a veteran, once won one of the major tournaments, the UK Championship. His form has fluctuated in recent seasons, but this season he has improved, winning the Championship League and ending a long title drought, securing a spot in the Champion of Champions. He has been strong in this event, crushing dark horse Schulte 6-1 in the quarterfinals to reach the last four!

Now, Higgins and Maguire are battling for a place in the final. The two cannot be compared: Higgins dominates both offense and defense over Maguire. Notably, Higgins even played an exhibition match in Hangzhou before the semifinals, showing his calm mindset and lack of fear toward Maguire!

As expected, Maguire made numerous early mistakes, while Higgins came out firing wildly, with accuracy exploding like a storm. His precise cue control and steady potting produced two century breaks and three 60+ breaks, building a 6-0 lead that essentially decided the match. In the seventh frame, Maguire scored a century break to get on the board. In the eighth frame, Maguire capitalized on Higgins’ errors to take the frame, narrowing the score to 2-6!

This pushed the match into the second session, but given the large deficit, Maguire’s chances of winning are slim. Higgins only needs to win three more frames to reach the final, with a high probability of success. If Higgins makes the final, Wu Yize will face enormous pressure, as competing against such a steady and experienced Higgins will make winning the championship very difficult!

Written by/Titan Sports Fiction

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