Williams clinches thriller

Mark Williams claimed the UK Championship and the £84,000 first prize with a thrilling last-frame victory over Ken Doherty in a tense final at the Barbican.

The lead changed hands several times throughout, but neither player was more than a frame down until late on.

Williams made the decisive move to go 9-7 up with breaks of 74 and 78, but Doherty did not throw in the towel.

He hit a 79 as he took the next two frames but a mistake in decider let Williams in for a 70 - and the title.