Robertson sees off Higgins

Australia's Neil Robertson booked his place in the final of the Grand Prix in Glasgow after a nailbiting semi with world champion John Higgins was decided on the final black at Kelvin Hall.

Robertson looked likely to take the win in less dramatic fashion after moving 5-3 ahead but a dogged Higgins fightback made it 5-5.

Higgins appeared to be on the verge of a remarkable comeback after an excellent pot on the green with the rest, but proceeded to miss an inviting brown to open the door for Robertson.

The left-hander ended up attempting a risky long double on the black, leaving the ball tight on the baulk cushion after it rattled in the jaws of the green pocket.

With no safety realistically on, Higgins went for the difficult pot but only succeeded in leaving the simplest of shots for his opponent and duly conceded.

It was tough on the 34-year-old Scot, who had a maintained a 100% pot success rate in the first four frames, including a break of 131.

Robertson recorded three centuries with breaks of 114, 130 and 128 on his way to victory.

Reflecting on the tense finale, Robertson praised Higgins for his ability to fight back from a seemingly hopeless position.