Sport category: Billiards Williams ends long wait for title
Date: 30-03-2006 22:11
Wales' Mark Williams beat Scotland's John Higgins 9-8 in a dramatic China Open final to secure his first ranking title since 2003.
The victory will also secure Williams' place in the elite top 16.
"That probably goes down as one of my most satisfying wins ever," said the double world champion. "I haven't lifted a trophy for such a long time."
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And Williams then finally closed out the match, pocketing the remaining required colours.
Williams added: "There have been times in the last couple of years when I thought I might never get to lift a trophy again.
"Not only that - but to beat the best player in the world this season with the World Championship just around the corner, it couldn't really be much better."
Higgins said: "I'm throwing in a few bad shots and that cost me but generally my game is good.
"I'll go to the Crucible in a couple of weeks time with plenty of confidence."
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Wales' Mark Williams beat Scotland's John Higgins 9-8 in a dramatic China Open final to secure his first ranking title since 2003.