Higgins hits back to level up tight world snooker semi-final clash with Murphy

John Higgins battled back from 3-1 down to level their World Snooker Championship semi-final at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy after the opening session. Murphy, the 2005 world champion, had been in strong form coming into the match, having beaten Fan Zhengyi, Xiao Guodong, and reigning champion Zhao Xintong in previous rounds. The match is a repeat of the 2009 World Championship final, with Murphy seeking his first world title in 21 years.