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Match seven

Poll ended at 08 Sep 2020

John Higgins 13-12 Mark Selby, World Championship 2009 (13)
6
50%
Stephen Hendry 17-13 Ronnie O'Sullivan, World Championship 2002 (20)
6
50%
 
Total votes : 12

Re: Pink Ball's top matches: last 32, match seven

Postby Pink Ball » 05 Sep 2020 Read

The Hendry-O'Sullivan semi-final, while brilliant, does compare unfavourably against the superb 1999 semi-final, which finished on the same scoreline but was just relentlessly excellent.

Higgins-Selby was probably as good as matchplay snooker can get, and the double re-rack at the end definitely sealed its place among the pantheon of truly great matches. Has to win, for me.

Re: Pink Ball's top matches: last 32, match seven

Postby TheRocket » 06 Sep 2020 Read

If it was the 1999 match I'd have definitely said Hendry-O'Sullivan but I dont think the 2002 match was quite on the same level even though it was still good of course.

But Higgins-Selby on the other hand could be well be the greatest bo25 match ever. And it had the highest level of matchplay. It was a brillant win for Higgins.

And he went on to win the World title which Hendry couldnt do in 2002.
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