Williams expected to dominate Dott

Mark Williams on the green baize of the Crucible in AprilCredit: Getty Images

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Mark Williams rolled back back the years in the World Open on Monday when seeing off the dangerous Andrew Higginson with a barrage of heavy scoring and high-quality snooker.

The Welsh potting machine notched flawless runs of 135, 77, 101 and 52 during his straightforward 5-1 success over the underrated Wigan cueman and Williams looks ready to dish out more of the same to his opponent this afternoon Graeme Dott, who was crowned world champion in 2006.

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Dave ClarkRacing Post Reporter

Published on 26 July 2016inSnooker

Last updated 20:37, 26 July 2016

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