Snooker Xian Open: Mark Williams wins 10-3 against Murphy but no on-site interview was held

On October 13th Beijing time, the Snooker Xian Open final wrapped up with Mark Williams facing Murphy, a battle between the '75 legends and the '80 rising stars. The veteran showed his mastery by thrashing Murphy 10-3 to seize the championship and pocket £177,000. This victory is Williams' 27th ranking title, truly showing that his talent has not faded. However, it was noticeable that there was no live interview with the champion and runner-up during the post-event ceremony, which seemed quite unusual!

Mark Williams, one of the '75 trio, has secured 3 World Championship titles and 26 ranking event wins. Although he is already 50 years old, Williams remains a formidable force, frequently reaching the semi-finals and finals of ranking tournaments and holding the world number five spot. In this event, Williams maintained consistent form and displayed dominance to reach the final. His opponent was Murphy, one of the '80 five tigers, who has been in excellent form recently, having won the UK Open and then defeating Karen Wilson and Ding Junhui consecutively in Xian to reach back-to-back ranking finals!

Once the match started, the first session quickly turned one-sided as Mark Williams went into a frenzy, building a huge 7-1 lead that effectively ended the contest early. In the second session, Williams pressed on, extending his lead to 8-1 and sealing the victory. Murphy fought back stubbornly, winning two frames to narrow the gap and avoid a total blowout. However, Williams, in peak form, won two more frames in succession to close out the match 10-3 over Murphy!

In this match, Mark Williams was like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, playing with ruthless intensity. He delivered two centuries and seven 50+ breaks, showing sharp accuracy and seizing every opportunity without making mistakes. Murphy was overwhelmed and steadily lost ground, likely stunned by Williams' performance. The final score was a crushing 10-3 victory, earning Williams his 27th career ranking title and making him the oldest winner in snooker history. It's undeniable that Mark Williams only grows stronger with age, leaving the younger players in awe!

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