Sensation at British Open: McGill defeated Higgins and saved his career.

Anthony McGill's Success at British Open

According to The Sun: Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins unexpectedly exited the British Open semifinals, losing to compatriot Anthony McGill.

The player, ranked 57th in the world, managed to defeat Higgins 6-3, allowing him to reach the final for the first time in eight years. This victory called into question his plans to change careers.

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Fears and Achievements

Before the match against Higgins, McGill shared his fears that he might have to change professions to a truck driver. He noted:

“My ranking was dropping so much that I thought I would have to drive a truck next year.”

Victory over Higgins allowed McGill to return to the top 50, as his ranking had fallen from 12th three years ago to its current 57th.

This achievement was significant, as it was the last time he played in the semifinals three years ago, and in the finals at the Indian Open in 2016.

Final with Shaun Murphy

In the final, McGill will meet Shaun Murphy, who defeated reigning champion Mark Selby in the semifinals. The winner will receive a prize of £100,000.

McGill, who reported that weight loss since the World Championship positively impacted his form, concluded:

“This is my biggest achievement. I don’t consider winning the Shoot Out or the final of the Indian Open to be real ranking tournaments, so this is actually my first.”

Higgins, 50 years old, hoped to become the oldest champion of a ranking title but acknowledged that he failed to seize his chances:

“Anthony played really well, as we all know.”

Reflecting on his missed moments, he added:

“A big change was the fourth frame when I missed the 'unfair' reds.”

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McGill's victory was symbolic not only for his career but for all of snooker. By returning to the final after a long break, he proved that perseverance and belief in oneself can lead to wonderful results. The final against Shaun Murphy promises to be an exciting competition that everyone is eagerly awaiting.