Williams shows his class

Mark Williams demonstrated why he is overwhelming favourite to capture a second Embassy World Championship crown as he blitzed Stephen Lee 7-1 in the first session of their semi-final at the Crucible Theatre.

Williams is 8-15 on with bookmakers Ladbrokes to repeat his 2000 triumph - ahead of Paul Hunter (7-4) who will resume his clash with Ken Doherty on Friday holding a 6-2 advantage.