MARK WILLIAMS left a snooker referee in hysterics after his bizarre attempt to pot a yellow.
The snooker star was struggling for options in his match against Chatchapong Nasa in the Wuhan Open.
Mark Williams attempted an audacious shot at the Wuhan Open[/caption]
He lofted the cue ball at the yellow[/caption]
But the cue ball bounced off the table and rolled away[/caption]
The referee struggled to hold back his laughter[/caption]
Williams, 50, had cruised into a three-frame lead but was left with a tricky shot as he wrapped up the fourth.
The Welshman had to go for the yellow but was frustrated as the cue ball was stuck behind the blue.
He then tried an ingenious attempt at lofting the cue ball over and into the yellow ball.
However, the cue ball missed the yellow and awkwardly and loudly bounced off the table.
The ball then rolled away from the table and into a crack on the side.
The referee could be seen struggling to contain his laughter as he had to turn away from the three-time World Champion.
Fans also reacted to the hilarious attempt on social media.
One posted: “Yes, a new way, don’t try this at home.”
A second wrote: “Never change.”
A third commented: “Only Willo.”
A fourth said: “Did he forget to bring his jump cue?”
Another added: “New season – same old Mark.”
The foul shot did not affect the game as Williams cruised into the first round with a 5-0 win.
If Williams goes all the way in Wuhjan, he could pocket a tidy amount in prize money.
The winner will bank £140,000 while the runner-up will still earn £63,000.
Wuhan Open prize fund
Here is the prize money on offer at the Wuhan Open…
- Winner: £140,000
- Runner-up: £63,000
- Semi-finals: £30,000
- Quarter-finals: £16,000
- Last 16: £12,000
- Last 32: £8,000
- Last 64: £4,500
- High break: £5,000
- Total: £700,000
