John Higgins, 50, gives retirement update after failing to make World Snooker Championship final

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John Higgins, 50, gives retirement update after failing to make World Snooker Championship final.

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John Higgins has opened up about his future in snooker following a narrow 17-15 semi-final defeat to Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.The Wizard of Wishaw, who celebrates his 51st birthday this month, came agonisingly close to reaching a ninth Crucible final after defeating Ali Carter, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Neil Robertson in earlier rounds.His run fell just short of making him the oldest Triple Crown finalist in history.Despite remaining firmly among the sport's elite, the four-time world champion anticipates stepping away from professional snooker once his ranking slips outside the top 16.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say That scenario appears distant given his current form, but Higgins acknowledges his remarkable career is approaching its conclusion.Having held seeded status at every World Championship since 1996, Higgins struggles to imagine himself competing in qualifying rounds for prestigious tournaments."I don't think I can see myself having to...

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