John Higgins encountered a mishap during his Scottish Open match against Noppon Saengkham when the referee struggled to reposition a ball. The game took an unusual turn after Higgins inadvertently touched the pink ball while trying to hit a distant red.
Referee Colin Humphries then faced difficulties in restoring the original positions of the balls. Amid confusion, Humphries mistakenly handled the wrong ball, causing further disruption to the layout. This led to a prolonged discussion between the referee and the marker while Higgins patiently waited.
After some adjustments, Higgins attempted a shot, but the uncertainty persisted as Humphries humorously admitted his confusion about the ball positions. Eventually, the frame had to be reset after a prolonged period of uncertainty.
Saengkham later secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Higgins, showcasing his skills with a remarkable 100 break. This incident added to a series of peculiar moments involving Higgins in recent matches, including an amusing cue mishap in a previous round.
The Scottish snooker star’s unexpected setbacks have kept the audience entertained, sparking discussions about his performance. Fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of the ongoing Scottish Open tournament and sharing their predictions for the eventual winner.
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