World Cup Snooker 2024: Progression of O'Sullivan and Higgins into the Last 16 Round
The highly-anticipated quarterfinals of the 2024 Snooker World Championship are set to commence, promising a thrilling display of cue sports expertise.
In a dramatic turn of events, four-time champion John Higgins, aged 48, has advanced to the quarterfinals, where he will face Mark Allen, also 38. Higgins displayed a remarkable comeback in his previous match, overturning a 1:3 deficit against Jamie Jones to secure a 10:6 victory.
Another noteworthy match-up features Ronnie O'Sullivan, 48, who will play against Ryan Day in the quarterfinals. O'Sullivan, a six-time World Champion, started the tournament with a bang, defeating Jackson Page, 22, in the first round with a commanding 10:1 score.
Meanwhile, Si Jiahui and Stephen Maguire will square off in an exciting encounter today. Maguire, who has started the tournament strongly, will face Shaun Murphy, another formidable contender.
The quarterfinals will be played in a best of 25 frames format, divided into three sessions (8/8/9), ensuring a lengthy and intense battle for each spot in the semi-finals.
Judd Trump and Tom Ford, Jack Lisowski and Stuart Bingham, and Joe O'Connor and Kyren Wilson are the other pairs set to compete in the quarterfinals.
Interestingly, no player has achieved a 147 break, also known as a maximum break, in the tournament so far. However, a bonus of approximately €46,718 awaits any player who manages to achieve this feat in the quarterfinals.
The prize money for each quarterfinal match is approximately €35,038, adding to the incentive for each player to perform at their best.
As the 2024 Snooker World Championship quarterfinals approach, fans are eagerly awaiting the official match schedules and details. While information on these aspects is yet to be released, it is expected to be published close to or during the event.
For the most accurate and detailed updates, it is recommended to keep an eye on official snooker platforms such as the World Snooker Tour website or major snooker news outlets. We will continue to monitor these sources and provide updates as they become available.
[1] World Snooker Tour (2024). [Website]. Retrieved from www.worldsnooker.com
[2] BBC Sport (2024). [Website]. Retrieved from www.bbc.co.uk/sport
[3] The Guardian (2024). [Website]. Retrieved from www.theguardian.com/sport
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