The latest news on December 12, 2021 Beijing time, "Wizard" John Higgins believes that the 3-1 score is better than the 4-0 score after the 6-1 victory over the "Rockets" Ronnie O'Sullivan, because 3-1 is only a five-five, and 4-0 looks like it will be a game without suspense. So it allows people to be more focused on the game. In addition, Higgins's problem of poor conditions at the table before the semi-final was also solved in the semi-finals, so Higgins also praised the organizers and organizers of the event. Because the table in the semifinals was much better than the one he played with Gilbert, he thought it was a credit to the staff, which needed to be commended.
Higgins: 3-1 is more focused than 4-0
In Higgins' view, O'Sullivan's ability to win a set before the end of the first half was good for him because it would allow him to play more focusedly. Higgins said: "In fact, I'm happy that O'Sullivan won the fourth inning because it allowed me to deal with the game more seriously. If the score comes to 4-0, you may feel like the game is already your own and let your guard down. But that's not the case with a 3-1 score, you think it's just a five-out probability, and you're going to lose the game if you're not careful. So you have to put your spirits into the game, and it's for that reason that I'm better at the game. Objectively speaking, I have controlled the game, which seems indisputable. ”
Higgins: Winning O'Sullivan is happy and not proud
Winning O'Sullivan is always a joy, but it's not something to be proud of. Higgins said: "If O'Sullivan is still at the best level, I may still not be able to beat him. But no matter what state he is in, beating him is always a happy thing, but it is far from being happy. In the world stage, everyone wants to beat him, but not many people can really do it. In that sense, of course, it's gratifying. But it is undeniable that O'Sullivan is not the best he was then, and if he is still in the same state as before, I don't think anyone can beat him, as long as he faces the game seriously. So I probably thought there was some fluke in my ability to win him because he's just not good enough at the moment and he'll still be the strongest player when he comes back. If you can beat him at that point, you'll probably be incredibly proud of your performance. ”
Higgins: The table in the semi-finals was perfect
After talking about his match against O'Sullivan, Higgins also talked about the table problem he had previously criticized. Higgins said: "The table in the semi-finals was really fantastic and I gave the staff a thumbs up. I had criticized the problem of the table earlier, because there was such a problem at that time. But the semi-final table was a lot better, so I think they need to be praised for their work at the right moment. The table here is completely different from the one I played with Gilbert before, and I know where the mother ball can go and the approximate route of its operation. It's a very desirable table and it should be a wonderful experience for everyone to play here, so I think it's a credit to the staff. They gave us the best table equipment and I played very well here and I loved the feel of this table, it was simply amazing. This is the real table that should be used in the game, and everyone will benefit from it. Everybody wants to play at the highest level here, and that's what I think. I hope to continue to play well in the final. ”