Higgins and Murphy locked at 4-4 in World Championship semi-final

John Higgins and Shaun Murphy are locked at 4-4 after the opening session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

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Higgins produced a battling display to draw level with Murphy, who had held the advantage earlier in the session. The two-time champion Higgins fought back to ensure the tie remains evenly poised heading into the next phase of the match.

The semi-final continues with the remaining frames to be completed across additional sessions. The winner will face either Mark Selby or Luca Brecel in the final. Higgins is seeking to add to his two World Championship titles, while Murphy won the title in 2005.

The contest entered its early stages with Murphy showing strong form, but Higgins demonstrated the resilience that has characterised his career to restore parity before the close of the opening session.