Mark Williams enjoying tournament wins despite 'getting away' without practising

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Mark Williams has risen to second in the rankings since winning his third world title in MayImage source, Rex Features
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Mark Williams has risen to second in the rankings since winning his third world title in May

World champion Mark Williams says he has been "getting away" without practising, and is just enjoying playing tournament snooker.

The 43-year-old Welshman is enjoying a remarkable renaissance, winning a third world title in May, 15 years after his previous Crucible success.

Williams, ranked second in the world, lost to Barry Hawkins in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals.

"I'm enjoying it so much now, not even practising," Williams said.

"It's great. I'm just playing golf every day, a couple of beers with my friends, and really enjoying it.

"After this one [the Shanghai Open] when I go back home I will be back to the drawing board and practise hard. It will be back to normal.

"You could say I'm just getting away with it a little bit I suppose, because my cue hasn't been out of the case.

"It's come out over here probably a day before my match for half an hour here and there.

"So I'm missing shots that I know are down to lack of practice as I'm struggling to see the angles on them, so definitely I'm getting away with it a little bit."

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