 Before the match, the tabloids had hyped comments made by Mason about Taylor's supposed boasting and arrogance.As the match began the two barely made eye contact, Taylor seeming unperturbed as he came to a 4–0 win over Mason.At the end of the match Mason exchanged words with Taylor, who claimed Mason swore at him and he threatened to not continue playing if he kept on getting comments of that sort (Taylor is often a victim of criticism by many players).