The World Masters of Snooker matches four of the top snooker players in the world against one another, with the semi-finals and final being hosted today. Reigning world champion Luca Brecel blew away Mark Allen 4-2 in the opening final-four meeting.

One-year ranking leader Judd Trump will now face Ronnie O’Sullivan in the second pairing ahead of tonight’s showpiece conclusion.

The novel gold ball innovation, or gimmick, is yet to come into effect in the competition, with the closest effort at a historic 167 break falling short at 120.

Higgins struck 15 beautiful reds and the accompanying blacks, but was out of position on the yellow and failed to capitalise.

Coverage of the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker will be heavily televised across Eurosport and Discovery+.

Eurosport TV stations and Discovery+ will present full live coverage from 1pm and 6pm on most days of the event, with some morning sessions also televised during the opening stages and occasional swings in scheduling during the week.