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Higgins Misses Final After 17-15 Thriller with Murphy

John Higgins was denied a ninth World Snooker Championship final when Shaun Murphy won 17-15 at the Crucible, after Higgins missed a black ball in the final session.

Higgins, 43, fought back from a two‑frame deficit but a missed black in the final session let Murphy take the 17‑15 win at the Crucible. Murphy, 50, then faced Wu Yize in Sunday's final after Mark Allen’s mistake. Higgins praised Murphy’s play but admitted disappointment at the loss. ipltable.lol