Neil Robertson Stuns John Higgins with Epic Comeback at The Masters

Neil Robertson pulled off an incredible comeback to beat John Higgins 6-5 at The Masters, after replacing Ronnie O'Sullivan in the draw.

In a thrilling matchup at The Masters, Australia's Neil Robertson secured a stunning 6-5 victory over Scotland's John Higgins at Alexandra Palace. Robertson's participation in the tournament was only confirmed at the last minute, as he replaced Ronnie O'Sullivan, who withdrew on medical grounds. O'Sullivan was originally scheduled to face Higgins in the first round.

ONE FOR THE AGES! 🔥

Neil Robertson comes from 5-1 down to beat John Higgins 6-5!

This is only the sixth time this has happened EVER at The Masters!#TheMasters | @JohnstonesTrade pic.twitter.com/TkcTo8BgMT

— WST (@WeAreWST) January 12, 2025

Robertson's comeback was nothing short of remarkable, as he trailed 5-1 before mounting a spectacular recovery to win 6-5. This extraordinary victory propelled Robertson into the second round of The Masters, where he will face another challenging opponent.

In the evening session, England's Shaun Murphy delivered a solid performance to defeat compatriot Gary Wilson 6-3. Murphy dominated the early stages, racing to a 4-0 lead before Wilson managed to claw back three frames. However, Murphy regained his composure and won back-to-back frames to seal the victory and advance to the next round.