In a Crucible Theatre showdown straight out of a sports movie 🎬, three-time champion Mark Williams defied age and odds to beat Judd Trump 17-14 in the World Snooker Championship semifinals! The Welsh legend, now the oldest finalist in the tournament’s history, staged a 🔥 comeback after trailing 7-3 early, rallying with clutch breaks of 123 and 116 to seal the deal.
Trump, the world No. 1, fought fiercely—hitting his 106th century break this season—but Williams’ veteran grit shone through. “I was twitching like a TikTok dance trend!” laughed the 50-year-old after surviving heart-stopping final frames.
Next up: A generational clash 🌟 as Williams faces China’s 28-year-old Zhao Xintong in Sunday’s final. Will the ‘Golden Left-Hander’ add a fourth title or will Zhao’s precision snooker steal the spotlight? Grab your popcorn! 🍿
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Mark Williams tops Judd Trump to make World Snooker Championship final
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