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WIN FOR HIGGINS John Higgins made a tournament high break of 144 as he booked a quarter-final at the World Open with a 5-2 win over Mark Williams in China.

He faces Ali carter, who defeated Daniel Wells 5-4.

Alan McManus lost 5-0 to Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, who faces Anthony McGill – a 5-2 winner over Matthew Selt.