Cwm cueman Mark Williams overcomes table trials to go through in Glasgow

The Welsh Potting Machine was the unfortunate recipient of some fast cushions in Glasgow, eventually doing more than enough to prevail 4-1 today against a man just eight places below him in the world rankings.

Despite the table issues, Cwm's Williams looked in superb touch, perfectly displayed with breaks of 82 and 139 to open the match.

But Holt, also struggling with the pace of the cloth, fought back with his own effort of 93 before world number15 Williams closed out the game in style and was able to reflect on a job well done.

“I made some good breaks and it wasn’t a bad match, both of us played well and I made a few big scores which was pleasing,” he said.

“There were some huge bounces off the cushions in the end but that’s part and parcel of the game, it’s going to happen sometimes and you just have to get on with the game.

“For someone like me who rolls the ball I use the cushions a lot, it’s very noticeable.

“It’s hard when you play someone right beside you in the rankings at this stage, but that’s the problem with random draws."

Williams will not be joined in round three by fellow Welshman Michael White, who was brought back down to earth with a bump after a 4-1 defeat to Robin Hull.

White had looked in majestic form in round one with two centuries in victory over Cao Yupeng, but the colour disappeared from his game in Glasgow, despite taking the opening frame.

But it was Finnish potter Hull looking confident around the table, with his breaks of 65 and 66 leaving White scratching his head at just how his form could change so dramatically.

There was also disappointment for Gareth Allen, as he battled from 3-0 down to force a decider against Mike Dunn, only to slip to defeat against the world number 43.

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