Ali Carter and Mark Williams to face off in English Open final

Ali Carter and Mark Williams will face each other in the English Open final this Sunday. Carter secured his place in the final after a 6-2 victory over Ding Junhui, while Williams advanced following a dramatic comeback against Shaun Murphy.

In the semi-final, Williams overcame a 5-1 deficit to defeat Murphy 6-5. The match featured several critical errors from Murphy, including missed shots that allowed Williams to clear the table with high-scoring breaks. At 51 years old, Williams will become the oldest player to appear in a ranking tournament final in snooker history.

The final will be played using a best-of-17 frames format, with a prize of £100,000 at stake. Carter enters the match in strong form, having recorded ten breaks of 70 or more in his recent matches.