Higgins's next opponent is Englishman Nick Terry, who beat the 1989 British Open finalist, Dean Reynolds, 5-3.
Steve Davis won in the final 10-0 against Dean Reynolds.
He "got on with the business of the transition - or at least the appearance of getting on with one," Dean Reynolds reported on ABC.
Dean Reynolds (born 11 January 1963 in Grimsby) is an English professional snooker player.
His only ranking title came at the 1989 British Open, beating Dean Reynolds 13-6 after beginning the tournament as a 200-1 outsider.
Dean Reynolds (National - Chicago)
Dean Reynolds, the ABC correspondent, helpfully commented that the Israelis were determined to get their money's worth.
Today's semi-final brings together Dean Reynolds, who ousted Davis on Saturday, and Jimmy White.
It was won by Dean Reynolds, John Parrott (twice) and Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Dean Reynolds - television journalist (class of 1966)