Huya Live is streaming the Welsh Open Snooker 1/8 final match between Mark Williams and Barry Hawkins for free.

This match continues to use a best-of-seven frames format; the first frame is currently in progress with the score level at 0-0.

Tonight's match is a popular fixture in the 9 p.m. time slot and is likely to attract considerable viewership. Mark Williams is ranked 4th globally, and Barry Hawkins is ranked 14th. On paper, Barry Hawkins is certainly not as strong as Mark Williams. This season, Mark Williams has performed exceptionally well, showing better form than Barry Hawkins. Their head-to-head record stands at 20-6 in favor of Mark Williams, giving him a clear lead. However, this is a short-format match, so Mark Williams must seize the initiative early. Personally, I predict Mark Williams will win 4-1 or 4-2 against Barry Hawkins. What do you all think?