Mark Williams v Antoni Kowalski (18/04/2026) - Snooker - Flashscore
ŚWIAT: Mistrzostwa Świata - 1/16-finału
www.flashscore.plHere’s the latest on Antoni Kowalski and Mark Williams in snooker:
Mark Williams beat Antoni Kowalski 10-4 in the first round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield. Williams led 6-3 after the first session and extended the gap to secure the win. Kowalski, making history as Poland’s first Crucible main-draw player, put up some competitive play but was unable to overturn Williams’ experience.[3][9]
Kowalski’s participation marked a milestone for Polish snooker, with him being the nation’s first player in the main draw of the World Championship. The match outcome and Williams’ confident performance contributed to Kowalski’s valuable Crucible debut experience.[4][3]
Additional context around the matchup noted Williams’ status as a multiple-time world champion and Kowalski’s rising presence on tour. Preview pieces suggested Williams would be the favorite, but Kowalski had opportunities to showcase his game in the early stages.[1][9]
For ongoing coverage, you can check live-score dashboards and post-match analyses from outlets like Flashscore and The Stats Zone, which provided the scoreline and match notes for the first round.[9][1][4]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise summary of key moments from the match (turning points, breaks, and notable pots) or pull fresh post-match quotes and rankings from reliable outlets. I can also create a quick chart showing Williams’ score progression across the frames if you want a visual aid.
ŚWIAT: Mistrzostwa Świata - 1/16-finału
www.flashscore.plMark Williams started his Crucible journey in fine fashion, defeating Poland's first ever Snooker World Championship player Antoni Kowalski with ease. There were some funny moments though!
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www.flashscore.comMark Williams made a composed start to his latest Crucible campaign, opening up a 6-3 lead over debutant Antoni Kowalski after the first session, while on the neighbouring table Xiao Guodong and Zhou Yuelong served up a finely balanced contest.
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