His next opponent over the best of 11 frames is John Higgins, who has won four world snooker championships and 31 ranking tournaments in total.
ZAK SURETY is having to delay his flight ticket home to see his dogs and mum as his World Open fairytale run continues.
“I think I’ve doubled or tripled my prize money and also tripled my century tally – tripled my longest away from home trip.
A professional since 2014, the world No.89 has banked at least £33,000 in prize money – a personal record for one week’s work – but he is having to keep changing his travel plans.
The Essex underdog, 33, beat Shoot Out champion Tom Ford 5-3 to reach the semi-finals of a snooker ranking tournament for the first time.
