Williams and Carter Set for English Open Final After Dramatic Semi-Finals
The winner will lift the English Open trophy with a victory that would also return Ali Carter to the world top 16.
Overview
- Mark Williams recovered from 1-5 down to beat Shaun Murphy 6-5, winning five frames in a row to reach the final.
- Ali Carter defeated Ding Junhui 6-2, producing the tournament’s highest semi-final break of 119 as he closed out the match.
- Williams produced key breaks of 65 to level and 69 in the deciding frame during his comeback against Murphy.
- Multiple century breaks have marked the late rounds, including 112 clearances earlier in the event and Carter’s 119, underlining the high standard of play.
- Neither player has won the English Open before, the final will be played at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, and a Carter win would move him back into the world top 16.