Champion of Champions snooker: John Higgins whitewashes in-form Chris Wakelin, Ding Junhui edges out Zhang Anda

John Higgins moved into the quarter-final of the Champion of Champions with a 4-0 whitewash win over Northern Ireland Open finalist Chris Wakelin to set up a clash with Ding Junhui.

The 2016 winner was far from his best – but he did not have to be to overcome a below-par Wakelin, who had an afternoon to forget in Bolton.

Higgins will play Ding Junhui, who beat Zhang Anda, on Wednesday evening.

The Wizard of Wishaw wasted little time in securing the opening frame with a fine break of 70 after…