Latest News About Mark Williams Snooker

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:

• Mark Williams withdrew from the International Championship in Nanjing in late October 2025 due to a respiratory infection, with plans to focus on defending his Champion of Champions title in Leicester. This followed a prior absence from the Northern Ireland Open to rest after a recent win in Xi’an. [Source: GB News coverage of Williams’ withdrawal and health situation][1]
• In 2025 Williams faced health/vision challenges, including reports that his eyesight deteriorated to the point where he needed to wear contact lenses for competition. He described his eyes as “half-blind” and discussed adapting his routine around this issue, including potential impact on big-scoreboard readings. [Source: Express coverage on his eye condition and contact lenses][3]
• Despite these challenges, Williams remained active on the circuit and continued to compete, including participation in the World Championship where he described significant eyesight difficulties, with performances affected by blurriness and reading issues on the table. [Source: Express article detailing World Championship performance and vision problems][3]

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