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Mark Selby Defeats Mark Williams in Champion of Champions Decider,Ending Welshman’s Title Defense
Nanjing,China – Mark Selby eliminated defending champion Mark Williams from the Champion of Champions tournament Wednesday,securing a hard-fought victory in a decisive final frame. selby won 69:5 after a tense match that went the distance, ending Williams’ bid for back-to-back titles.
The match saw several lead changes, with Williams rallying from a 4-2 deficit to equalize at 4-4. A crucial break of 136 from Selby, earning him the title of “The Jester from Leicester,” initially leveled the score. The eighth frame, lasting 47 minutes, showcased a tactical battle of safety play before Williams edged out a 52:50 win.
Selby ultimately prevailed in the decider, claiming the win and topping his group. He will now advance to the semi-finals,where he will face a competitor from the group featuring Neil Robertson,Tom Ford,John Higgins,and Xiao Gudong,who will determine the final semi-finalist on Thursday.
