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Raducanu trailed by a break in each set before instantly recovering and edged the bigger points to secure victory.

And, as a Spanish-speaking Latin American, he provided a crucial service as mediator when the US government edged towards historic rapprochement with Cuba.

In breezy conditions at the Ahoy Arena, Premier League champion Littler edged Rob Cross 6-5 in the quarter-finals, despite his opponent's 110 average.

However, from there, Higgins who turns 50 next month, exhibited his fighting qualities, crafting breaks of 110, 67 and 84 as he edged back in front at 9-8.

That rousing score settled the nerves and Wales steadily edged clear with their wonderful brand of total rugby.