Champion of Champions Snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Mark Williams BEATS Xiao Guodong in epic final to claim title – updates

Williams 7-5 Xiao

Williams concedes, which will give Xiao hope.

Can he rattle off five frames to claim an win that seemed unlikely a minute ago?

This final has been topsy turvy.

Williams 7-4 Xiao (0-67)

Xiao isn't giving this one up at all.

He's got himself up to 67, thanks to a lovely little run.

However, he's run out of position - so he's put the black safe.

He leads by 67, there's 67 left on the table.

Williams 7-4 Xiao

A bit of cat and mouse there.

Xiao wasn't giving up, even though he needed snookers.

That was until Xiao missed the green and hit the black - forcing him to concede.

Williams now asserts control.

Williams 6-4 Xiao (49-26)

Well, well, well.

This final has turned on its head once again.

Xiao misses an easy red, before Williams starts to pick up the pace.

He's going three frames ahead here, barring a real mess up.

Williams 6-4 Xiao

Oh, Williams needed that!

He has broken Xiao's run and won the key opening frame in the evening session.

Better still, he did it in style.

A break of 104, and he's back in business.

Hendry's thoughts

Stephen Hendry is one of the pundits on ITV 4.

His thoughts are if he was leading a final 5-0, but ended up going into the evening session leading just 5-4 he would be absolutely devastated.

The question is; what will it do for Mark Williams?

How to watch the final

The evening session begins at 7:45pm.

You can watch it all on ITV4.

Or, alternatively, stay with us for all the updates as this intriguing final gets even more interesting.

The incentive

Don't forget.

The first to 10 frames wins a mega £150,000 jackpot.

It's delicately poised at with just one frame between them, as Williams leads Xiao 5-4.

What will happen next?

Stay with us right here to find out.

Stats so far

Xiao 4-5 Williams

This comeback IS well and truly on.

Xiao goes into the interval just one frame behind after a brilliant end to the session.

It's another ton break - this time a showboating 117.

Don't forget he was 5-0 down at one point.

We're in for a treat this evening for tonight's session. Stay with us, people.

Xiao 3-5 Williams

Xiao Guodong continues to fight back!

A massive comeback in the works...?

Xiao 2-5 Williams

Xiao Guodong continues to cut the deficit.

But still a massive task ahead on the table.

Xiao 1-5 Williams

Xiao Guodong finally gets on the scoreboard.

Some fine hits from Xiao!

Xiao 0-5 Williams

Mark Williams continues his dominant run.

This could prove to be easy for Williams.

Xiao 0-4 Williams

The Champions of Champions clash has restarted!

Same score so far.

Xiao 0-4 Williams

The two competitors have taken a break.

Lots to ponder for Xiao Guodong...

Xiao 0-4 Williams

Mark Williams is absolutely dominating the match.

Xiao Guodong is running out of ideas.

Xiao 0-3 Williams

Mark Williams secured the frame and broke the cluster of three below the pink spot.

Xiao Guodong needs to improve!

Xiao 0-3 Williams

Make that three for Mark Williams, who is running with it.

Xiao 0-2 Williams

Mark Williams extends his lead with some fine shots!

Xiao 0-1 Williams

Guodong Xiao is holding up strong despite being behind.

But Mark Williams remains confident...

Xiao 0-1 Williams

Mark Williams shoots the final red to confirms his lead.

If Williams wins the safety exchanges, it's hard to see him losing.

Xiao 0-1 Williams

Mark Williams draws first blood.

But this very close to call.

Xiao 0-0 Williams

Still 0-0 between Guodong Xiao and Mark Williams.

Some good hits from both contenders though.

Xiao 0-0 Williams

Guodong Xiao and Mark Williams are still level.

But both players look set to break the deadlock.