Kyren Wilson, an English player, made history by winning his first world snooker championship title after defeating Jak Jones of Wales 18-14 in a thrilling final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. This victory came after Wilson’s loss in the 2020 final to Ronnie O’Sullivan. Despite being ranked No. 12 and a qualifier, Jones put up a strong fight, but it was Wilson’s skill and determination that ultimately led to his triumph.
The two-day final saw emotions running high as both players fought for supremacy. Wilson took an early lead of 7-0 and maintained it throughout the match, with tears nearly welling up in his eyes as he potted the final balls of the game. The tournament was full of surprises, with favorites like Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump exiting in earlier rounds.
Wilson emerged as the standout player of the tournament, proving his worth on his way to claiming the coveted title. He earned a first prize of 500,000 pounds ($630,000) for his impressive performance, which he dedicated to his late father who had inspired him to take up snooker.