John Higgins 10 - 6 Barry Hawkins
Defending World Snooker Champion John Higgins is through to the second round at this years 2010 championship. In the end he finished a comfortable winner.
Higgins is looking to become only the third player to defend the World title following Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry in the 80’s and 90’s.
His opponent Hawkins was looking for a win that would of put him in the Top 16 next season.
The opening session ended 5-4 to Hawkins. He would have been disappointed to not be 6-3 up.
However, Higgins streaked away in the evening session and left behind a dejected Hawkins.
John Higgins will now play either legend Steve Davis or Mark King.