"i'd run down the m4 from london to cardiff naked."
That's how desperate mark williams is to win a fourth world title. it's a bold statement, even in jest.
When he last triumphed at the crucible in 2018, williams fulfilled a similar pre-tournament pledge to strip off in front of the world's media.
Williams beat john higgins 18-16 in the final, adding to previous titles in 2000 and 2003, and appeared naked, save for a towel, at his post-match press conference.
"i'd do anything to get another title, but the years go by and you're less likely to win it," he said prior to this year's event.
If he does win, he might be willing to cause traffic chaos on the motorway, while it would mean he surpasses ronnie o'sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.