Higgins and Murphy locked in battle at World Championship

John Higgins produced a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible. The veteran Scotsman showed his experience and composure to recover from difficult moments in the match. Meanwhile, Wu Yize holds the advantage over Mark Allen in the other semi-final, with the Chinese player leading the Northern Irishman. The semi-finals are being played over two sessions, meaning both Higgins and Murphy will return to complete their match. Wu's strong performance places him in a favorable position as he seeks to reach the final of snooker's most prestigious tournament. The World Championship continues at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.

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