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John Higgins Makes History, Defeats Trump for Masters Final

1/17/2026

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John Higgins defeated world number one Judd Trump 6-5 to reach his first Masters final since 2021.
Higgins trailed 3-0 and 5-3, then capitalized on Trump's errors, including a ninth-frame brown.
Higgins, 50, added a 104 break and a 57 clearance to win three straight frames.
The victory makes Higgins the oldest player to reach the final of a Triple Crown event.

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John Higgins defeated world number one Judd Trump 6-5 to reach his first Masters final since 2021.
Higgins trailed 3-0 and 5-3, then capitalized on Trump's errors, including a ninth-frame brown.
Higgins, 50, added a 104 break and a 57 clearance to win three straight frames.
The victory makes Higgins the oldest player to reach the final of a Triple Crown event.