Mark Williams showcases ‘beast’ motor weeks after taking home £200,000 paycheque

Mark Williams was beaten by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, but has a substantial runner-up prize to console himself with.

Snooker ace Mark Williams has offered fans a glimpse into how he may splash out after a stellar performance at the World Snooker Championship. The 50-year-old became the oldest player ever to reach the final in Sheffield.

The three-time champion ousted fellow ‘Class of ’92’ icon John Higgins in a thrilling quarter-final and sailed past Judd Trump to secure his spot in the final. Notably, Williams reaching the final meant he had done so across four different decades, dating back to his first world title in 1999. Although he was defeated 18-12 by Zhao Xintong in the final, Williams didn’t walk away empty-handed; ‘The Welsh Potting Machine’ pocketed a cool £200,000, and has not shied away from showing how he’s previously invested his winnings.

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On X, Williams showcased his slick black Hummer, telling his followers: “My beast is nearly ready. @RonSkinners doing all the work to make it mint. #thisthingdoesglllnspermile.”

Despite recently raking in £200k, Williams revealed the mighty motor was actually purchased pre-tournament. The Cwm-born snooker legend added that the robust car faced no issues navigating the Welsh landscape.

A Tesla also sits in Williams’ garage, giving him the best of both worlds, as he playfully quipped: “I got one saving the planet and the other killing it.” His passion for cars is clear, even promoting a second-hand car dealership at the top of his social media profile.

Williams has accrued over £8million in prize money, a testament to his enduring success in snooker. His recent surge at the World Championship propelled him to third place in global rankings, right behind Kyren Wilson and Trump.

After his Crucible performance, an emotional Williams spoke to the BBC. “It’s been a brilliant tournament for me. The support I’ve had for the past two weeks has been unbelievable,” he said. “But what a potter Zhao is.

“I’m glad I’ll be too old when he’s dominating the game. I’ve got nothing but admiration for what he’s done, coming through the qualifiers. He hasn’t played for two years, bashed everybody up. There’s a new superstar of the game.”

He added: “I’m still playing quite good stuff, even though my eyesight is a bit blurry. The reception I’ve had all week… but tonight was something special. When I was stood on the steps and they were all on their feet – it brought a tear to the eye. But the night belongs to Zhao and congratulations.”