Mark Williams beats Xiao Guodong in Champion of Champions final

Mark Williams beats Xiao Guodong in Champion of Champions final

Xiao Guodong was beaten by the veteran Mark Williams in the Champion of Champions 2024 final at Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton. Both players were making their first final appearance, and Chinese star Xiao beat some famous names to make it.

The 35-year-old toppled Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Selby and Mark Allen to set up a clash with Williams. The veteran meanwhile, 14 years older than his oppponent, saw off Bai Yulu, Kyren Wilson and Neil Robertson.

But it was Williams who came out on top in their best-of-19-frame battle on Sunday, prevailing 10-6 to become Champion of Champions for the first time in his career.

Follow the match as it happened below…