Ding Junhui edged previous Mark Williams 6-5 in a final-frame decider to maneuver into the quarter finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.
Whereas neither participant was at their greatest in a fragmented opening through which the primary two frames had been shared with a prime break of 36, an absorbing contest sparked into life after the mid-session interval.
Having made breaks of 57 and 70, Wales’ two-time winner Williams led 3-2 earlier than the momentum swung again in direction of his Chinese language opponent, who loved runs of 64 and 60.
In a see-saw encounter Williams compiled a chic break of 136 to degree after which pinched the ninth body after Ding faltered on 66 to guide 5-4.
Nevertheless, the 2011 champion made a 76 to drive an eleventh body after having fun with a fortuitous run of the balls, after which sealed his victory with a beautiful break of 90.
“I had a little bit of luck at 5-4 down. I smashed all of the balls and he acquired no likelihood,” Ding instructed PJDM Sport.
“I really like the Masters tournaments. They’re all the time robust. We each struggled at first and I instructed myself to calm down.”
Ding, will now face Judd Trump or Barry Hawkins within the final eight, whereas Mark Selby performs Ali Carter in a while Monday (19:00 GMT).
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, 2025-01-13 22:23:00
