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Masters Final Between Higgins and Wilson Briefly Halted for Spectator Medical Emergency

Play resumed after officials said the unwell spectator was fine.

Overview

  • The final at Alexandra Palace was paused between the second and third frames with the score at 1-1 as both players were taken off the table.
  • BBC presenter Hazel Irvine reported a medical emergency in the audience and later said the individual was fine and escorted from the arena.
  • John Higgins reached the final by overturning 3-0 and 5-3 deficits to beat world No.1 Judd Trump 6-5, ending a seven-match losing run against him.
  • At 50, Higgins became the oldest player to reach a Triple Crown final.
  • Kyren Wilson advanced with a 6-5 win over Wu Yize, sealing it with a 117 clearance in the decider to make a second straight Masters final.