Here’s the latest on Mark Williams (snooker) based on recent reporting:
Williams withdrew from the International Championship in China in late October 2025 due to a respiratory infection, with plans to recover for upcoming events like the Champion of Champions in Leicester [source: GB News and related coverage]. This kept him out of that major event as he focused on returning to form [source: GB News][source: Express].
In 2025, Williams also faced ongoing eye-health challenges, including a period where he described his vision as deteriorating and required contact lenses for competition. He discussed playing with impaired sight but continued to compete at a high level, including at events like the Tour Championship and the World Championship, adapting as needed [source: Express UK articles from 2025].
On the competitive front in 2025–2026 season, Williams remained active on the tour with notable appearances and results, including continuing to chase titles and defending champion status at the Champion of Champions, though health and eyesight issues occasionally influenced scheduling and preparation [source: Express coverage; Sky Sports recap references].
Williams’ preparation and performance in major tournaments around early 2025 included a mix of deep runs and earlier exits, reflecting a veteran player coping with aging and medical considerations while still competing at the top level of professional snooker [source: Sky Sports recap; Independent and Eurosport coverage cited in contemporaneous outlets].
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