Wales' Mark Williams wins third world title at age 43
Williams beats John Higgins 18-16 in classic final
Oldest champion since 45-year-old Ray Reardon in 1978
As promised attends news conference naked apart from a towel
Williams won his other world titles in 2000 and 2003
Frame 18: John Higgins 7-10 Mark Williams (first to 18)
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
Mark Williams is a hard player to chase because he very rarely makes a mistake and gives you chances.
Frame 18: John Higgins 7-10 Mark Williams (first to 18)
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Frame 18: John Higgins 7-10 Mark Williams (first to 18)
Our players are in the arena. It is time. Let's go.
Frame 18: John Higgins 7-10 Mark Williams (first to 18)
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre
I sneaked in to the practice area just before play and saw John Higgins in there with his son, he looked to be in a positive mood with the two sharing a joke.
There was no sign of Mark Williams, but he had probably already been in a little earlier.
Frame 18: John Higgins 7-10 Mark Williams (first to 18)
Bilkowalker: DIY done. BBQ done. Now the ideal way to end the Bank holiday. The Crucible. Come on Higgy!
Anthony Kernich: If Williams wins in the final this year, I reckon that would be the perfect way to call it a career.
Frame 18: John Higgins 7-10 Mark Williams (first to 18)
Ken Doherty
1997 world champion told BBC Sport
It was close until 7-7 but the last frame was pivotal for 10-7. It is going to be a fantastic session again today and the climax tonight. Williams holds the advantage, both players are looking great.
Williams will be delighted at the lead and it is a huge one, it puts Higgins on the back foot and it is a session he must win. If he does not, then the three-frame gap will be too much going in to tonight.
Higgins has probably scored heavier than Williams but he has made one mistake here and there in frames, mistakes that he would not really make and Williams is picking them up. If he can cut those out, it will go close.
Frame 18: John Higgins 7-10 Mark Williams (first to 18)
World Championship: Mark Williams takes control in final - 5 best shots
Miss the action yesterday? No problem as here you can watch five of the best shots from the first two sessions of the World Snooker Championship final as Mark Williams took a 10-7 lead at the Crucible.
The World Championship is snooker's biggest event and has been staged since 1927. It has been hosted in its modern form by Sheffield's Crucible Theatre since 1977.
It is one part of snooker's 'Triple Crown' events alongside the UK Championship and the Masters.
The event has seen some of the biggest names in snooker throughout the decades win the trophy, including Stephen Hendry (seven titles) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (five titles).
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BBC Two
We are live on BBC Two right now and we will have coverage of the opening session until 18:00 BST, with the second session starting at 19:00 BST.
Image source, Rex FeaturesWelcome back for our live coverage of the World Snooker Championship final.
I'm Michael Emons and I will be guiding you through all the action, the drama and the celebrations from the Crucible.
Two-time champion Mark Williams is playing in his first World Championship final in 15 years - and what a day it was for him yesterday.
At no stage was he behind and he picked up all of the last three frames on Sunday to hold a 10-7 lead going into the second day.
Can he maintain his lead and get his hands on this famous trophy once more?
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