John Higgins wins the 12BET.com UK championship 2010
The wizard of Wishaw John Higgins raises the 12BET.com UK championship trophy, after an astounding 10-9 victory over Mark Williams. Higgins labelled his victory as the greatest moments of his career. Higgins was 9-5 down when he stunningly fought back and proved his class, refraining Mark to carry on with the lead in 14th frame, winning last five frames consecutively afterwards. 12bet.com
12bet.com Higgins has regained the top spot in international rankings after winning UK championship for the third time in his career. He is now fourth only player after Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, and Ronnie O’Sullivan to have won second biggest ranking tournament more than twice.
The 35-year-old Scot has put a great show at Telford. Mark was playing in a glistening manner, leading the match 9-5 and not giving any room to Higgins. 12bet.com It was the crucial eighteenth frame which decided the fate of the contest, with a break of 61 Mark was looking to control things perfectly on the table but it was Higgins who fought back miraculously and finished the frame in an inspiring and astonishing manner. 12bet.com
John Higgins was taking part in the first tournament after the six-month ban being uplifted. He has been able to claim the titles by proving once again that he is a top seed with class, composure and winning intentions.12bet.com
Now world number 1, the Scottish cueist has dedicated his win to his ill father John senior and family. “I just tried to concentrate more and stay focused all the time, determined not to stop winning and let anything come in my way, when Mark could have stopped me from his mind-jolting performance but I am really proud today”, said 12bet.com Higgins after strengthening the top spot.
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