Mark Williams posts tournament-high break in win over Alexander Ursenbacher at Northern Ireland Open

18.10.2022 - 02:05 eurosport.com

Mark Williams produced a mixed performance but had enough in the tank to secure a 4-2 victory over Alexander Ursenbacher in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open.

The three-time world champion weathered an early storm from his Swiss opponent, before getting himself in the contest at the Waterfront Hall.

Ad Williams is seeking a second Northern Ireland Open title, and kept Ursenbacher in his seat with a tournament-high break before closing out the win to set up a meeting with Jimmy Robertson.

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