Snooker-Welsh potting machine Williams nods off during match, blames COVID


FILE PHOTO: Snooker - Coral Snooker Shoot-Out - The Hexagon, Reading - 14/2/16 Mark Williams in action Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) - Triple world champion Mark Williams has apologised to snooker fans for falling asleep during his own match at the UK championship, blaming the after-effects of COVID-19.

The 46-year-old 'Welsh Potting Machine' lost 6-5 in the second round to Anthony Hamilton in York on Sunday evening and revealed afterwards that he had nodded off in his chair while leading.

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