December 12th 2024.
In a thrilling match at the Scottish Open, Barry Hawkins maintained his impressive form against John Higgins. Despite being the local favorite, Higgins was unable to secure a victory against the skilled Hawk, who claimed a 4-3 win. Hawkins showcased his talent with breaks of 51, 69, 99, and 87, proving to be a tough challenge for Higgins.
After the match, Higgins admitted to Hawkins that he felt responsible for bringing him down a level. However, Hawkins quickly dismissed this idea, stating that both players had plenty of chances throughout the game. He also added that the match was a bit of a struggle at first, but he found his groove and started cueing the ball better towards the end.
Unfortunately for Higgins, his search for a new ranking title continues, with his last one being in February 2021. Although he may be disappointed with his performance, there is no shame in losing to a player like Hawkins, who recently narrowly lost the UK Championship final to Judd Trump.
Next month, Higgins will compete against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Masters. Meanwhile, Hawkins will face off against the talented Chinese player Wu Yize in the last 16. Hawkins had high praise for Wu, describing him as a lovely and talented player with a bright future ahead.
In another exciting match at the Scottish Open, Scottish player Stephen Maguire impressed the crowd with a brilliant win over world champion Kyren Wilson. Just three weeks ago, Wilson had easily beaten Maguire 6-0 at the UK Championship. However, Maguire was determined to redeem himself and made breaks of 79, 67, 71, and 128 to secure a 4-2 victory.
Reflecting on his win, Maguire admitted that his performance at the UK Championship was abysmal and he had watched the game back, feeling like he was going to wreck the place. But he was able to turn things around in this match, showing a different level of play.
The last 16 of the Scottish Open promises to be an exciting round, with top players like Ding Junhui, Mark Allen, and Ali Carter in the lineup. Maguire will face Xiao Guodong, while Hawkins will take on Wu Yize in what he expects to be a challenging game. Maguire also expressed his excitement for playing in front of a home crowd, hoping to finally break his 25-year-long drought of winning a title in front of his fans.
Overall, the Scottish Open has been filled with thrilling matches and will continue to do so in the upcoming rounds.
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