Williams defeats Trump in World Championship semi-final
Summary
50-year-old Mark Williams defeated world number one Judd Trump in the World Snooker Championship, making him the oldest player to reach the final. Williams bounced back from a 7-3 deficit to win with a score of 17-14.Key Facts
- Mark Williams, a three-time champion, reached his fifth World Championship final.
- He was up against Judd Trump, the current world Number 1 in snooker.
- Williams is the oldest player to reach a World Championship final, at the age of 50.
- He overcame an early disadvantage, going from 7-3 behind, to secure a 17-14 victory.
- Williams will compete against China's Zhao Xintong in the first world final featuring two left-handed players.
- This is a significant comeback for Williams, who previously suffered losses due to documented eyesight problems.
- Despite his previous form, Williams managed to outperform Trump in most measures.
- Should Trump have won this event, he would have been the first to earn £2m in prize money in a single campaign.
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