Mark James Williams is a Welsh professional snooker player who is a three-time World Champion, winning in 2000, 2003 and 2018. Often noted for his long potting ability, Williams has earned the nickname "The Welsh Potting Machine".
Williams at the 2015 German Masters
2013 German Masters
2014 German Masters
2015 German Masters
The 2018 World Snooker Championship was a professional snooker tournament held from 21 April to 7 May 2018 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. Hosted by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, it was the 20th and final ranking event of the 2017–18 snooker season and the 42nd consecutive time the World Snooker Championship had been held at the venue. The tournament was broadcast by BBC Sport and Eurosport in Europe, and sponsored by betting company Betfred.
Joe Perry defeated world number 1, and defending champion, Mark Selby in the first round.
The youngest player of the main draw, Lyu Haotian, was knocked out in the second round.
John Higgins scored a 146 break in his second round match, and later won 13–1.