‘I’m a tough man to beat’ – Williams

Mark Williams lifted the world crown in 2000 and 2003

Mark Williams believes he is “a tough man to beat” at the World Championships as the double world champion faces “good friend” Michael Holt on Friday.

Williams beat Graeme Dott 10-4 to reach the last 16 and is the last remaining Welshman left at the Crucible.

Holt beat former world champion Neil Robertson 10-6 to meet Williams and the Welshman said: “There probably won’t be too many handshakes with me and him.

“It’ll probably be more hugs and kisses before we start!”

Williams is in the last 16 for the first time since 2012 while Holt is there for the second time.

“If I can keep playing the …

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