Stan Moody secured a 65 break in the decider to edge John Higgins 5-4 at the World Open, marking the veteran's 2,000th professional match in Yushan, China. The 19-year-old stunned the four-time world champion after Higgins rallied from 4-1 down, with Moody citing lifelong admiration for his opponent's career.

Higgins' comeback attempt created intense drama, but Moody's composure shone through under pressure. His victory earned a third-round clash against Ryan Day, while Kyren Wilson and Judd Trump advanced with dominant wins over Lyu Haotian and Florian Nuessle respectively.

Zhao Xintong also progressed via a narrow 5-4 win over Long Zehuang, completing a session of contrasting performances across the tournament stages.