Champion of Champions

Well done to Xiao for being successful using the granite style of snooker he got far with in China, in the UK; even if he didn't win the final.

Congratulations to Mark Williams! Still playing snooker to a high standard at the age of 49. But the class of 92 can't go on forever, and with Xiao, Ding, Zhang and Si Jiahui all in the top 16, it's starting to look less British and more Chinese.

Credit to both guys, a fine big win for the old man, and an impressive career week for Xiao.