Williams completed his afternoon session in second round clash with David Gilbert before travelling to hospital for health checks
MARK WILLIAMS is in hospital after complaining of chest pains — but he has revealed he is not suffering from a heart problem.
The reigning world champion went to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield following the opening session of his second-round clash with David Gilbert at the Betfred World Championships.
The Welshman was checked by the on-site doctor and he was advised as a precaution to attend A&E for further check-ups.
World Snooker offered to take him to hospital but he decided to make his own way there with his wife Joanne and his middle son Kian, 12.
Williams tweeted: “A&E. Could be here a while. I couldn’t stick the chest pains no more. Lucky there wasn’t any more frames to play. #bettergetcheckedoutsafethansorrry.”
He later posted: "Doctors are confidant [sic] it's not anything to do with my heart. Awaiting more tests at 10 o clock."
Gilbert leads 5-3 after the first session and the pair are set to play again today from 10am with the match concluding in the evening.
Williams was angry with World Snooker after his first-round victory over Martin Gould, accusing them of denying him access to his children in the his dressing room.
The 44-year-old also believes the governing body have treated him with “disrespect” and failed to include him prominently in promotional material.
Williams produced an amazing display to win his third world title last year.
He beat another former champion John Higgins 18-16 in a tense match, and was then forced to honour a pre-tournament pledge to attend the post-match press conference naked.
Williams stripped off drew away the towel covering his modesty in front of the cameras and reporters having triumphed a year after he almost quit the sport.
