In a nail-biting encounter at the Champion of Champions tournament in Leicester, Mark Selby secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over defending champion Mark Williams to book his place in the semi-finals. The match showcased two of snooker’s elite, boasting a combined seven world titles between them.
Wales’ Williams started strong, taking the first two frames with breaks of 77 and 114. England’s Selby quickly bounced back, producing two half-centuries and an impressive break of 136 to reel off four consecutive frames and take a 4-2 lead.
Williams fought back fiercely, winning three consecutive frames to move 5-4 ahead, putting Selby under immense pressure. However, Selby kept his composure, compiling a crucial 95 in the 10th frame and finishing the decider with a 55-point break to seal a memorable victory.
This win highlights Selby’s resilience and strategic brilliance, allowing him to advance to the semi-finals and keeping his hopes alive in the prestigious tournament.
