Mark Williams aims to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan at 2011 Premier League Snooker Finals
Current World Number Two, Wales’ Mark Williams, has surged into the semi-final stage of 2011 Premier League Snooker Grand Finals, the last event of premier league that will commence at Potters Leisure Resort, in Hopton-on-Sea, England, from November 26.
He will be facing the master of this format of the game and former nine-time premier league champion, England’s Ronnie O’Sullivan in the semi-final clash.
Four top guns of snooker, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams, Ding Junhui and Judd Trump, will be at the baize on Saturday to battle for the final spot. Williams is ready to take on the Rocket, although he knows the strength of the English potter after seeing
his performance in the league matches. The format of the event suits O’Sullivan’s playing style the most, which might a trouble for the Welsh Potting Machine.
Knowing his opponent’s strength will help the former two-time world champion to give the 35-year-old O’Sullivan a tough time. Williams has not been impressive in the current season so far, but the Ebbw Vale potter believes that he will have one of the best
tournaments ever.
Speaking to local reporters about his plans for the event, Williams said, “I’m looking forward to it really; I haven’t got to the semis of the Premier League for a while and I hadn’t been in it for a while either. It’s one of the best tournaments to play
in at the minute, one of the big ones.”
The Welshman further added, “We’ve all got to beat Ronnie; the whole set-up is perfect for his game and that’s why he has won it for so many years. He hasn’t got to rush around the table for 20 seconds every shot and that is the main reason he wins it year
in, year out. In a big crowd it’s obviously a lot of better, with most of them on his side.”
Facing the top dog of premier league, O’Sullivan, will be a big task for Williams, especially when he is not in great form from the beginning of the season. Despite the crowd being on Rocket’s side, Williams has the potential to oust his rival and secure
the final spot in the premier league.
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