Higgins and Lisowski Set Up Welsh Open Semi-Final Clash

John Higgins remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after defeating Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-final, while Jack Lisowski secured his place in the semi-final with a victory over Stuart Bingham.

Higgins Advances to Semi-Finals

The Scot secured a 5-0 win against Zhou Yuelong, clinching three scrappy frames before making breaks of 75 and 67. The match showcased Higgins’s experience and composure.

Lisowski Overcomes Bingham

Jack Lisowski defeated 2017 champion Stuart Bingham 5-2. Lisowski initially stormed into a 4-0 lead with breaks of 70 and 118, but Bingham fought back to win two frames. Whereas, Lisowski maintained his composure to secure the victory. Results from the evening session confirm Lisowski’s win.

Semi-Final Lineup

Higgins will now face Lisowski in the semi-final. The semi-final match between John Higgins and Jack Lisowski is scheduled for February 28th, 2026. The order of play details this upcoming match.

Other Quarter-Final Results

Jiang Jun defeated Wu Yize 4-3, while Zhang Anda lost to John Higgins 4-2, and Zhao Xintong was defeated by Stuart Bingham 4-2.

Looking Ahead

The semi-finals will also feature a match between Jiang Jun/Wu Yize and Barry Hawkins. The final is scheduled for March 1st, 2026.