Snookers news - Robbie Williams stuns John Higgins, Ding Junhui crumbles at German Masters

ByEurosport

Updated 30/01/2020 at 22:22 GMT

World No 59 Robbie Williams delivered a huge first-round shock when beating John Higgins 5-4 at the German Masters.

John Higgins (Dornbirn)

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Williams was the better man early on, moving 2-0 in front after edging two tight frames.

But after an impressive 134 in the third frame, Higgins was able to take that momentum with him and lead 3-2 with further breaks of 88 and 138.

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Williams got his feel back when returning to the table, however, regaining the lead and moving with a frame of victory at 4-3.

Higgins’ 74 forced a decider, but the snooker angels were on Williams’ side as he won the final frame 67-25 to cap off a supreme display.

Ding Junhui was another casualty on Thursday as Scott Donaldson beat the world No 8 5-4.

Remarkably, Ding was 4-2 up – having also led 1-0 and 2-1 – but Donaldson reeled off three frames in a row to seal a stunning comeback.

Meanwhile, former finalist Shaun Murphy recorded a routine 5-1 win over Tom Ford to reach the last 16.

Former world champion Neil Robertson is also through to the next round as he hammered Ian Burns 5-1.

Despite a baffling early miss on the yellow Robertson was in complete control, knocking in one century break (101) on his way to victory.

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In the late set of matches world champion Judd Trump dug deep to see off the challenge of Luca Brecel with a 5-3 victory.

Meanwhile Graeme Dott knocked out another former winner, Mark Williams 5-2.

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