Newsnow; John Higgins reflects on the bittersweet Pukka Pie UK Championships

John Higgins has revealed that he has bittersweet memories of the British Championships through the years .\ n \ nThe 48-year-old Scot won the 2024 Johnstone’s Paint Players Championship in Telford on Monday when he defeated long-time rival Ding Junhui 6-4.

Snooker fans witnessed an impressive display of skill and athleticism. Higgins defeated his opponent and the pair shared many tight matches over the years.

One of them was in 2009 when he lost more than just the final. The sponsors of the competition this year were Pukka Pie, whose winner was also entitled to a delicious meal worth his weight.

Higgins found himself losing a match against Junhui during the championship final. the alluring lure of the coveted prize stands in the way. As the tension grew and the stakes increased, Higgins faltered in the deciding stage and narrowly missed out on both the title and the cake prize.

“I had great times at Telford, obviously winning the UK Championship. in 2010,” Higgins recalled. andquot;But the 2009 final against Ding is really painful. I missed the Pukka Pies award. I’m still shocked.”

A year later, he defeated Mark Williams in the 2010 final to atone for his mistake 12 months earlier.

Despite his recent victory over Junhui, Higgins remains aware of the challenges that lie ahead. . him his way to victory throughout the season.

Reaching five semi-finals, Higgins has consistently shown his ability on the snooker circuit. However, an undisputed final victory remained elusive, casting a shadow of disappointment over his otherwise brilliant performance.

The Glaswegian will now hope to continue until the end of the tournament after a blistering start. calendar year.

Higgins told SportsBoom.com, “Great performance by me because I always battled Ding. He always had my number, but since the last time I met him, I was able to win him over. I rate him so highly, he’s just a great player, so it’s great for him.”

“It’s going to get better from the start of the year. I got a few things wrong, but I struggled with my technique. I feel like I’m at the top now, so I feel better and I think I have a good chance to go to the final now..