MARK WILLIAMS says he has a ‘common’ friendship with famous person crooner Tom Jones.
The three-time world snooker champion is proud to stroll out earlier than matches to fellow Welshman Jones’ well-known music Delilah.
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Megastar Jones — who had big hits with What’s New Pussycat and It’s Not Uncommon — and cueist Williams, 48, are agency buddies.
The 83-year-old’s distinctive deep voice is usually on the top of the road each time the world No 8 does effectively on the baize.
And Williams obtained a congratulatory message when he lifted the British Open final October for his twenty fifth rating title.
Gwent ace Willo stated: “Tom loves watching snooker and if I do effectively he all the time calls me to say, ‘Properly executed’.
“After the British Open, he stated it was about time I gained one thing. He even rings me when he’s within the USA.
“I first met him in Las Vegas. He was there with actor Don Archell and we went out for a number of drinks for 4 or 5 nights in a row.
“He was getting us into bars and eating places that I’d by no means get into in any other case.
“It felt unbelievable, to be occurring nights out with Tom, given how well-known he’s. However he’s only a cracking bloke.
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“Once I gained the world title in 2018, he received me to come back to certainly one of his live shows in Cardiff and go up on stage with the trophy.
“That was extra nerve-wracking for me than taking part in on the earth closing however it was nice to look at him sing.”
Pontypridd-born Jones has bought greater than 100 million data.
Williams stated: “He has by no means watched me play reside however he watches lots of snooker on TV and possibly sooner or later he’ll come to an occasion.”
The Masters, the primary Triple Crown occasion of 2024, begins at Ally Pally tomorrow with reigning world champ Luca Brecel taking over Jack Lisowski within the opener.
Dropping 2023 finalist Williams begins in opposition to Ali Carter on Monday night.