Summary
Mark Williams, a 50-year-old snooker player, is close to becoming the oldest winner of a ranking event. He leads Shaun Murphy 7-1 in the Xi'an Grand Prix final. If Williams wins, he will have won tournaments in each decade of his playing career, from his teens through his 50s.
Key Facts
- Mark Williams is 50 years and 206 days old.
- He could break the record as the oldest winner of a snooker ranking event.
- The record is currently held by Ray Reardon, who was 50 years and 14 days old.
- Williams is leading Shaun Murphy 7-1 in the final.
- If Williams wins, it will be his 27th ranking title.
- Ronnie O'Sullivan has the most ranking wins with 41.
- Shaun Murphy won the British Open last month and is seeking another win.
- The match will conclude with a best-of-19 frames format.
