Summary

  • Judd Trump beats John Higgins 18-9 to become world champion

  • Englishman wins his maiden world title at age of 29

  • Trump makes three centuries and Higgins one on day two

  • Players set record for most centuries in Crucible final - 11 so far

  • Get involved #bbcsnooker

Live Reporting

Steve Sutcliffe and Becky Grey

  1. Frame 27: Higgins 9-17 Trump

    Before the final Judd Trump had made 76 centuries this season at a rate of one every 8.54 frames.

    While John Higgins had managed 28 at a rate of one every 16.79 frames.

    That's been pretty much borne out in this Crucible showpiece with Trump outscoring his rival by seven centuries to four at present.

    I mean anytime he gets a chance....and he has just got one in the second frame of the session, the frame literally disappears.

  2. Frame 27: Higgins 9-17 Trump

    Crucible finalsBBC Sport

    When it comes to World Championship finals few players know their way around better than John Higgins.

    Only Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis have appeared in more Crucible finals than the 43-year-old.

    He's staring down the barrel here though.

  3. 'It's turned into a one-man show'

    Frame 27: Higgins 9-17 Trump

    Steve Davis
    Six-time world champion on BBC Two

    It's turned into a one-man show. Judd Trump has demolished one of the greatest players to have ever held a cue.

    It's an astonishing performance. That second session is arguably the most violent and shocking session I have ever seen. i'd have hated to have watched it from John Higgins' perspective.

  4. 'What a start'

    Frame 27: Higgins 9-17 Trump

    Dennis Taylor
    1985 world champion on BBC Two

    What a start for Judd Trump. There is no century break but he's just one away from being the World Champion.

  5. Frame 26: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    And he doesn't Judd Trump is literally making this look like a game of pool down at your local. Balls are flying all over the place and usually landing in a pocket.

    A break of 94 brings a first world title within reach. This could be over by 19:30 BST.

  6. Frame 26: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    Does Judd Trump ever look like he's going to miss?

    He's definitely not the average Joe down at your local club is he. He gets up to 40 plus before he's faced with a tester...a blue to the top bin.

    Never in doubt though.

    John Higgins is going to need snookers soon. If he gets to the table that is......

  7. Frame 26: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    Judd Trump is at the table and in prime position. This is an ominous start...

  8. Frame 26: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    John Higgins walked on to 'Let's Hear it For the Boy' again. His wife Denise was absolutely loving it - top dance moves.

    John Higgins' wife dancing with their kidsBBC TV

  9. Here we go

    Frame 26: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    The Crucible.

    The World Snooker Championship final.

    The final session.

    It's what Bank Holiday evenings are made for.

    And it's all live on BBC Two.

    Here we go......

  10. Get Involved

    #bbcsnooker

    Andy Hughes: Higgins to win 18-17.

    Martin Sledge: Thank you Judd Trump and John Higgins for giving us the best world snooker final I've seen in thirty years.Truly amazing!

    Helal Miah: I'm Team Wizard, but Judd has played a blinder here. It will be over pretty swift tonight, but the standard has been outrageous.

  11. It's almost time

    Start of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    it's almost time....the players are just getting ready to make their entrance.

  12. 'In for a treat tonight'

    Start of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    The chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association spells out what's ahead.....

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  13. The ton count - to be continued.....

    Start of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    So far we've had 11 centuries in this Crucible final which has contributed to a record amount across the tournament as a whole.

    I mean just look at those figures......and we've not even got to the end of play yet.

    Tournament centuriesBBC Sport

  14. Watch: Higgins pot incredible double

    End of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    John Higgins hasn't exactly been bad. The Wizard of Wishaw has played some spellbinding stuff.....

    Higgins pots incredible double against Trump

  15. Watch: Trump makes tournament's 100th century with 104 break

    The standard in this final has been absurdly high.....

    Trump makes tournament's 100th century with impressive 104 break

  16. Two frames needed for Trump

    Start of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    Judd TrumpGetty Images

    There's every chance.....

    Judd Trump needs just two more frames to claim his maiden World Championship title after securing a 16-9 lead going into this evening's final session.

    Will we be done and dusted inside the next hour or can John Higgins mount an incredible recovery? We shall see.

  17. Good evening

    Over the years some of the greatest players in the game have won the World Snooker Championship.....

    But are we going to see a new inscription on the trophy this evening?

    Stephen HendryGetty Images
    Steve DavisGetty Images
    Ronnie O'SullivanGetty Images
    Mark WilliamsGetty Images
    Mark SelbyGetty Images

  18. Bye for now

    End of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    That's all for now, we'll be back with you around 18:45 BST and coverage restarts on BBC Two at 19:00 BST.

    In the meantime, we'll leave you with this clip of Higgins' incredible double and you can read about what happened in this session here.

    Higgins pots incredible double against Trump

  19. 'Done and dusted by the first interval'

    End of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    Stephen Hendry
    Seven-time world champion on BBC Two

    Every frame the black has been in the open. You need help from the balls but every frame it's been outstanding.

    This will be done and dusted by the first interval tonight.

  20. Watch and vote for your favourite shot

    End of session: Higgins 9-16 Trump

    You have until 17:00 BST to vote for your shot of the tournament!

    Watch this and make your selection at the top of this page.

    World Snooker Championship: shots of the tournament