Mark Williams believes lifestyle changes required to improve form following Welsh Open exit to Jak Jones

Mark Williams believes he needs to make some lifestyle changes as he crashed out of the Welsh Open to compatriot Jak Jones in the second round following a late finish in Llandudno. The three-time world champion was stunned 4-3 after a disjointed performance, and his elimination at such an early stage means he is likely to miss out on next week’s Players Championship. Ad Reflecting on another disappointing defeat, Williams told Eurosport: “I struggled a bit.

Night matches… I don't know why, but I just get really tired quick. Shoot OutShoot Out giant killer Powell reveals how he learns from Williams and Walker26/01/2023 AT 15:58 “It’s something I’ve got to look at really and try and get a bit more exercise. Eating the right foods and everything.

Most matches I seem to be really tired. “I practised more in the last week for this tournament than I have in 12 months. That won't be happening again, I think I'm going to get the golf clubs out.

And, like I said, try and get some exercise in because I really am feeling the night matches. I’ve got to try and see if I can get a bit fitter.” Only the top 16 on the sport's one-year list qualify for the Players Championship and, as it stands, Williams is currently ranked 16th. Ronnie O'Sullivan has 'no answers' for tip problems at Welsh Open Welsh Open Snooker 2023 — Latest scores, results, schedule, order of play “As far as I'm concerned I'm out,” he continued.

“I don't think I can get in now. I’ve got a big break because, really, what’s left? A couple of tournaments and then the next one may not start until July or August. So, nothing really to do other than play golf.” Speaking in the Eurosport studio, Neal Foulds admitted that Williams was unlikely to feature in next week’s