Neil Robertson produces a stirring fightback from 5-1 down to defeat fellow two-time champion John Higgins 6-5 at the Masters.

Neil Robertson made the most of his late call up to the Masters with a stunning fightback from 5-1 down to beat John Higgins 6-5. Robertson, who won the prestigious top-16 event in 2012 and 2022, was gifted the chance to face Higgins in the opening match after reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal.

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John Higgins suffered another cruel defeat as Neil Robertson rallied magnificently from 5-1 down to win an epic Masters match 6-5 at Alexandra Palace.

Australia's top cueman Neil Robertson has taken advantage of a late call up to the Masters snooker event with a stunning fightback to beat John Higgins 6-5.

Neil Robertson has been tipped to win the Masters title by former world champion Dennis Taylor, despite the Australian only taking his place in the draw on Friday. Ronnie O’Sullivan withdrew from the Masters just two days before he was due to play,