Mark Selby beat defending champion Mark Williams 6-5 in a final-frame decider to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.
In a high-quality opening between two of the greats – who hold seven world titles between them – Wales’ Williams took the first two frames with breaks of 77 and 114.
England’s Selby responded with two half centuries and a wonderful break of 136 as he reeled off the next four frames to lead 4-2, before Williams replied by edging three hard-fought frames to go 5-4 up.
However, Leicester-born Selby compiled a timely 95 to win the 10th frame and enjoyed a run of 55 to seal a thrilling victory.
“I am just happy to get over the line. It is always nice to do well in your home city.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Selby had defeated Alfie Burden 4-0, while the 50-year-old Williams won 4-0 against Scotland’s Stephen Maguire.
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Source: BBC
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