Higgins and Allen excelled in the World Snooker Championship 2025, with thrilling matches and surprising upsets shaping the tournament.

John Higgins and Mark Allen showcased their skills in the opening round of the World Snooker Championship 2025 at the Crucible Theatre. Higgins, seeded third, secured a hard-fought 10-7 victory over Joe O`Connor, while eighth-seeded Allen triumphed against Fan Zhengyi with a score of 10-6.

On April 22, Zhang Anda (seeded 12) defeated Pang Junxu 5-3, and Shaun Murphy (15) delivered a commanding performance, winning 7-2 against Daniel Wells. Ronnie O`Sullivan, seeded fifth, narrowly edged Ali Carter 5-4, while Ding Junhui (1 overcame Zak Surety 10-7 in a match that went to a finish. Si Jiahui (13) also advanced by defeating David Gilbert 10-6.

Other notable results included Xiao Guodong (14) beating Matthew Selt 10-4 and Mark Williams (6) overcoming Wu Yize 10-8. In a surprising upset, Chris Wakelin defeated ninth-seeded Neil Robertson 10-8, and Lei Peifan stunned top seed Kyren Wilson with a narrow 10-9 victory.

As the tournament progresses, the second-round matches are set to feature intriguing matchups, including Chris Wakelin versus Mark Allen and John Higgins against Xiao Guodong. The competition continues to highlight both seasoned champions and emerging talents in the world of snooker. For more details, visit snooker and snooker updates.

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