Higgins beats Stevens at Masters

John Higgins is currently ranked third in the world

World number three John Higgins secured his place the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace, beating Matthew Stevens 6-2.

Higgins started well securing his highest break of 90 in the opening frame, only for Stevens to level.

He went in 3-1 up at the break before the 2000 champion won the fifth frame.

The 36-year-old took the remaining four frames with 69 in the penultimate one, his second most notable contribution of the match.

More to follow.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/snooker/16598794.stm