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John Higgins  Player Profile

John Higgins

John Higgins - Snooker

Country : Scotland 
Date of birth  : 18/05/1975 
Location :  
Height : 1.83 m 
  

 

Honours from John Higgins

Turned Pro 1992
Ranking Tournament Victories 18
Grand Prix 1994, 1999, 2005
International 1995, 1996
British Open 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004
German Open 1995, 1997
European Open 1997
Embassy World Championship 1998, 2007
Liverpool Victoria UK Championship 1998, 2000
Regal China International 1999
Regal Welsh 2000
Last Season's Prize Money £285,050
Career Prize Money (up to start of 2007/08 season) £4,290,430
Highest Tournament Break 147 – x5

 

Nickname from John Higgins

The Wizard of Wishaw

John Higgins on Eurosport

World Snooker Rankings

World Snooker Rankings  - 14/05/2013 - Snooker

World snooker rankings after the World Championship, with victor Ronnie O'Sullivan moving up nine places following his first major tournament for a year.

World Championship 2013 results

World Championship 2013 results - 06/05/2013 - Snooker

Full list of results from the 2013 World Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.

The six unknowns bidding to shock the world, part two

The six unknowns bidding to shock the world, part two - 19/04/2013 - Snooker

Six players will make their Crucible debuts at this year's World Championships, and Matt Huart takes a closer look at each.

O'Sullivan: I'm good enough to win fifth world title

O'Sullivan: I'm good enough to win fifth world title - 15/04/2013 - Snooker

Defending titlist Ronnie O'Sullivan will meet Marcus Campbell in the opening round of the World Championships at the Crucible.

O'Sullivan set for another Crucible battle with Carter

O'Sullivan set for another Crucible battle with Carter - 01/04/2013 - Snooker

The line-up of the top 16 players for this month’s World Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible has been confirmed.

Milkins off to great start in Championship League finale

Milkins off to great start in Championship League finale - 19/03/2013 - Snooker

Robert Milkins was the standout performer on the first day of Group Seven of Championship League Snooker in Essex.

Woollaston comeback stuns Williams in Galway

Woollaston comeback stuns Williams in Galway - 15/03/2013 - Snooker

Round-up: Ben Woollaston came back from 3-1 down to defeat former world champion Mark Williams at the PTC Grand Finals.

Trump stunned by Burden at PTC Grand Finals

Trump stunned by Burden at PTC Grand Finals - 14/03/2013 - Snooker

Round-up: Alfie Burden stunned world number one Judd Trump in the first round of the PTC Grand Finals in Galway, Ireland.

Allen beats Stevens to retain Haikou title

Allen beats Stevens to retain Haikou title - 05/03/2013 - Snooker

Mark Allen won a second straight Haikou World Open title with a 10-4 final win over Matthew Stevens on China's Hainan Island.

Swail undecided over Tour return

Swail undecided over Tour return - 05/03/2013 - Snooker

Joe Swail is unsure if he will return to the professional tour this season, despite qualifying for the PTC Grand Finals.

Higgins sparkles in China as Trump is tipped out

Higgins sparkles in China as Trump is tipped out - 02/03/2013 - Snooker

John Higgins hit back-to-back centuries and the highest break of the tournament - a stirring 141 - in thumping a helpless Ding Junhui 5-0 in the Haikou World Op

Trump sizzles as big guns reach World Open last eight

Trump sizzles as big guns reach World Open last eight  - 01/03/2013 - Snooker

Round-up: Judd Trump hit three centuries in demolishing Nigel Bond 5-1 in the Haikou World Open last 16.

Fu ousts Williams at World Open

Fu ousts Williams at World Open - 27/02/2013 - Snooker

Marco Fu outlasted Mark Williams to reach the Haikou World Open second round with a 5-2 success in Hainan Island.

Walden bests Ebdon in Haikou opener

Walden bests Ebdon in Haikou opener - 25/02/2013 - Snooker

Ricky Walden was the first man to reach the second round of the 2013 Haikou World Open after seeing off Peter Ebdon 5-2.

 
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