Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

Mark Williams shattered records and set a new standard as he claimed an epic 17-14 victory over Judd Trump at the Crucible, securing a place in the World Snooker Championship final. At 50, the veteran's stellar performance included four centuries and 10 breaks across 50 frames, with a masterclass finish that saw him bounce back from an early deficit to win 15-11 before Trump ultimately lost on a crucial frame where Williams delivered another century. His journey has been marked by overcoming视力问题 and multiple doping bans, but he remains determined to make history in Sheffield's historic Crucible.