Snooker sensation Shaun Murphy knows talent when he sees it, and he’s got nothing but admiration for Mark Williams—even if the legendary player doesn’t always acknowledge his own greatness! Despite a tough loss to Williams, Murphy didn’t hold back, calling him an “all-time legend” for his snooker skills. This week’s Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters saw Williams clinch a 6-1 victory against Murphy, dazzling the crowd in Jeddah with breaks of 69, 74, 62, and a phenomenal final frame of 102, marking his 670th career century.
The Welsh wizard continues to defy age, having played in the World Championship final at 50. He started strong against Murphy, snatching a 3-0 lead and never looked back. But the day wasn’t his alone. Elliot Slessor stopped Williams in the quarter-finals, pulling off a tense 6-5 win with a £100,000 prize in sight.
Slessor now advances to face Neil Robertson in the semi-final, after Robertson edged out Ali Carter 6-4. This Saudi showdown continues to serve up thrilling pots and unexpected victories. Keep your eyes on the baize as the action heats up! 🎱✨ #SnookerLegends #SaudiMasters2025 #MarkWilliams #ShaunMurphy #ElliotSlessor