Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘had flight booked for morning of John Higgins defeat’

Ronnie O’Sullivan has fallen at the second hurdle at this year’s World Championship (Picture: Getty Images)

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he was so short of confidence in beating John Higgins that he had booked a flight for the morning before the final session of the match.

The two Class of 92 legends played out a Crucible classic in the second round of the World Snooker Championship, with Higgins emerging with a 13-12 victory after an epic struggle.

The Rocket looked in control of the contest after taking a 6-2 lead in the fi...