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John Higgins chokes back tears live on air and consoled by BBC snooker host
John Higgins struggled to hold back the tears live on the BBC as he discussed his father-in-law’s heart attack last week. The Scot defeated Joe O’Connor 10-7 in a much-improved second session, though there was doubt whether he would turn up at the Crucible at all.
Higgins missed media day on Thursday and the annual pre-tournament traditions such as the Champions Dinner and Green Carpet Ceremony. While the sport’s top players travelled to Sheffield, Higgins remained in Scotland by his wife Denise’s side during a worrying time for their family.
