5 Facts About Mark Selby

1. In the first round of the Masters, Mark Selby played against Mark Willams in a repeat of the 2017 edition.

2. With the victory, Mark Selby became the ninth player to win the Triple Crown of World, UK and Masters titles, and the twelfth player to win the World and UK Championship double in their career.

3. At the 2011 World Championship, Mark Selby set the record for the most century breaks compiled in a world championship match when he made six in his second round tie with Stephen Hendry.

4. On 17 January 2010, Mark Selby won his second Masters title after reaching the final for the third time in as many years in a repeat of the previous year's final, where he lost to Ronnie O'Sullivan.

5. On 20 January 2008, Mark Selby won his first major tournament—the Masters at Wembley.