Noppon Saengkham reacts after losing to John Higgins at the Crucible. (AFP photo)
Noppon Saengkham’s ambition of becoming a world champion is still intact although the Thai was well beaten by John Higgins in the second round of the world championship in Sheffield on Monday.
The 46-year-old from Scotland, who remains on course for a first Crucible crown in 11 years, will next meet England’s Jack Lisowski who stunned pre-tournament favourite Neil Robertson 13-12.
The Wizard of Wishaw defeated Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, another Thai, in the first round last week.
Noppon said: “He [Higgins] is a very good player and I’ve learned many things from him. I don’t think I played very well and John did. He controlled everything about the game. I…
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