Snooker Tour Championship schedule today (April 4, 2026): Zhao Xintong vs Higgins, live on Migu Video and Huya.

Today is the semifinal, using a best-of-19 frames format (10 wins needed), divided into two stages. Details are as follows.

1. At 8 PM tonight, Stage One:Zhao Xintong vs Higgins,playing all eight frames.
2. At 2 AM tomorrow morning, Stage Two:Zhao Xintong vs Higgins,deciding the final outcome.

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1. First, congratulations to Zhao Xintong for advancing to the semifinal, securing at least £40,000 in prize money. Zhao Xintong has already won the World Grand Prix and Players Championship titles (both "red envelope" events). We look forward to him winning the Tour Championship as well, achieving the feat of sweeping all three major "red envelope" events in a single season and creating new history.

• 2. The historical head-to-head record shows Zhao Xintong with 6 wins and 8 losses, currently disadvantaged. However, Zhao Xintong has shown clear superiority recently, especially in the Players Championship final where he defeated Higgins 10-7 to win the title. Higgins, known as "The Wizard," excels in both defense and offense, displaying great patience and strong safety play. We hope Zhao Xintong remains patient and engages Higgins strategically, winning frame by frame.

• 3. This season's statistical comparison for both players is detailed in the chart below. Zhao Xintong's win rate is 70%, stronger than Higgins' 69%. He has 172 breaks of 50+ points, more than Higgins' 157. He has 72 century breaks (100+ points), far ahead of Higgins' 22. Zhao Xintong has one 147 maximum break, while Higgins has none. Overall, Zhao Xintong's offensive capability is stronger than Higgins', and we expect him to win. Zhao Xintong's average shot time is 19.3 seconds, while Higgins' is 27.3 seconds, indicating Higgins focuses on defense and takes longer to think. Zhao Xintong needs to enhance his patience.Personal prediction: Zhao Xintong wins 10-8 or 10-7 against Higgins. What do you think?