Hunter 3-1 Higgins
Hunter moves into a two-frame lead at the interval. His break of 45 ends with a failed attempt to break the pack of reds, but Higgins' wayward safety shot allows the in-form Yorkshireman back to the table to clear up.
Hunter 2-1 Higgins
Hunter regains the advantage after a tactical exchange - with Higgins requiring a snooker - ends with the Scot going in-off. The match is shaping up into a quality contest.

Hunter 1-1 Higgins
Higgins takes up the challenge and responds with a fluent 110 break before running out of position on the yellow, but the match is evenly poised.

Hunter 1-0 Higgins
Hunter makes a great start as he rattles off a confident break of 96 before missing the final red.