Higgins John vs Grace David preview
John Higgins faces David Grace at the Shenzhen Open on September 29, 2026, at 01:30 UTC. This match marks part of the inaugural edition of the Shenzhen Open, a ranking event that replaces the former Xi’an Grand Prix on the World Snooker Tour calendar.
John Higgins enters this contest ranked number six in the world. At 51 years old, he is coming off a season that included a run to the semi-finals of the Crucible. Ahead of this tournament, Higgins has expressed a candid assessment of his current form, noting that he is not feeling entirely confident in his game despite his high standing in the world rankings. The event carries a top prize of £177,000, with all participants competing for significant ranking points as the tour returns to Shenzhen for the first time in over two decades.