Mark Williams of Wales in action during the final against Jack Lisowski of England at 2023 Macao Snooker Masters in Macao, China on Dec 29, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

MACAO - Mark Williams of Wales took the crown of the 2023 Macao Snooker Masters here on Friday.

The final's afternoon session saw Williams lead Jack Lisowski of England 5-3. Williams kept the lead in the evening session to secure a 9-6 victory.

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Williams said he was very satisfied with the result, praising Lisowski for doing a wonderful job too.

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Eight of the world's top snooker players, including world No1 Ronnie O'Sullivan and China's Ding Junhui, competed in the event which began on Monday.