Overview
- Mark Williams beat Poland's Antoni Kowalski 10-4 to advance to the last 16 and will face Barry Hawkins next.
- Crucible master of ceremonies Rob Walker joked about Williams' hair and eyesight during the on-stage introductions before a near-1,000 crowd.
- Williams laughed at the lines, feinted a playful kick as he passed Walker, and said the MC can say whatever he wants.
- After the win, Williams told the BBC he has already decided he will never retire from snooker.
- Some viewers objected on social media to the jibes, yet Williams rejected the complaints and defended Walker's style.