Kyren Wilson beats John Higgins 10-6 for first Masters title
Two-time winner Higgins, 50, oldest player to reach Triple Crown final
World number two Wilson beaten finalist in 2018 and 2025
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We are back live, refreshed and raring to go for the evening session of the Masters final.
John Higgins is bidding to become the oldest winner of a Triple Crown tournament at the age of 50. Kyren Wilson stands in his way.
Wilson has a 5-3 lead in the best of 19-frame contest but Higgins is one of the game's all-time greatest battlers.
Which way is this one going? Stick with us for the next few hours to find out.
Higgins 3-5 Wilson
Image source, PA MediaGraft, tactical play, audacious pots and two century breaks. A bit of everything so far in the Masters final.
Kyren Wilson leads 5-3 but write off John Higgins at your peril.
Here's Steve Sutcliffe's report on the afternoon session...
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Higgins 3-5 Wilson
Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two
A tough session for both players and Kyren Wilson did well to break free of that. I think 5-3 is a fair result for the end of this session.
John Higgins knows the next session might not be like that. I think more fluency is needed from him. It's easy to get stuck in a rut so maybe John needs to speed up a fraction.
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How many records will John Higgins set if he wins the tournament tonight? He’s already taken one record off Ronnie O’Sullivan by becoming the oldest Triple Crown finalist. Good luck John, from a fellow Celt.
Simon, Truro
Higgins 3-5 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
If Kyren Wilson can do that tonight, get in early with good long pots, he's going to create scoring opportunities and that could be the secret to him winning this final comfortably.
He can still win in other ways, but to win it comfortably I think that's the secret.
Higgins 3-5 Wilson
Another dazzling frame from Kyren Wilson who races around the table like a cat on a hot tin roof. He's not quite able to complete the clearance - missing the blue - but a break of 111 has given him a two-cushion lead heading into the final this evening.
Higgins 3-4 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
That was automatic from Kyren Wilson.
It was almost like a practice session, and being in perfect position every shot means there's no thinking time.
Everything was wonderful to watch.
Higgins 3-4 Wilson
Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two
The game has been a bit disjointed. Sometimes playing against the slower players you can get stuck in a rut and you need to break free. I think that's what Kyren Wilson did there.
Higgins 3-4 Wilson
Kyren Wilson pots a red then the pink to bring up the century to the acclaim of the Ally Pally crowd. A break of 103 secures the frame.
Wilson's seventh century break of the week.
Higgins 3-3 Wilson
After two frames of pure graft Kyren Wilson rattles through an impressive break amid a blur of reds and colours. He has 76 and is still going. Three reds left.
Can he make the first century break of this Masters final?
Higgins 3-3 Wilson
Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two
The resolve John Higgins has to keep the blinkers on is admirable. It's been a hard start to this final for him and he's been able to grind it out to 3-3. Sometimes it's not pretty and in a two-session match you can feel a bit flat but he's done well to get back into this.
We thought it was going to be close but it looked like Kyren Wilson was going to have the stronger position. It's probably going to end up 10-9!
Higgins 3-3 Wilson
John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two
Two hard-fought frames and John Higgins has won both of them.
Higgins 3-3 Wilson
The door was ajar, and John Higgins steps right on through it.
A bit more like it from the 50-year-old Scot as he approaches the table with a bit more precision and control. He's able to pot the remaining reds but needs at least the pink to seal the frame.
The brown goes down smoothly before leaving himself perfectly positioned for the blue. He then nails the pink in a corner pocket with real authority.
All square.
Higgins 2-3 Wilson
Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two
John Higgins has lost a bit of rhythm with his shot times. It's hard to play fluid snooker when you are 33 seconds a shot. However, Higgins knows how to dig deep. That previous frame was a messy one but you just have to do that sometimes. You can play pretty snooker later in the evening.
Higgins 2-3 Wilson
More attrition but eventually the sixth frame opens up for Kyren Wilson. He is 37 points to the good after a break of 35, but misses a key black into the corner pocket.
The door is ajar for John Higgins.
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It absolutely beggars belief how the Class Of 92 are still at the very top. How on earth do they do it?
Slim, Thornaby
Higgins 2-3 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
When John Higgins gets chances he's going to have to score, win the frame - try to win the frames in one visit - that will definitely help to put pressure on Kyren Wilson because if he keeps missing, Kyren is going to feel more comfortable.
Higgins 2-3 Wilson
A messy spread of balls in the sixth frame and, with it looking like a tactical stalemate, both players agree to a re-rack. John Higgins to break.
Higgins 2-3 Wilson
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
Neither player has been anywhere near their best today, it's not been the greatest final you have to say.
That's shown by their shot time, both players are four or five seconds over what they have been - there's not been a frame won in one scoring visit yet.
Not entirely my cup of tea so far.
Higgins 2-3 Wilson
John Higgins finally breaks the shackles off this frame and is able to polish off the reds. He sets about clearing up the colours and pots them all, apart from a tough pink, to seal the frame.