Kyren Wilson, ranked 12th globally, secured his maiden world title triumph by defeating Jak Jones, a qualifier, with a scoreline of 18-14 in the ultimate showdown of the Snooker World Championship.
This victory propels Wilson into the esteemed league of 23 players who have hoisted the prestigious World Championship trophy at the iconic Crucible Theatre. It marks his sixth triumph in ranking events, a significant milestone since his last win at the 2022 European Masters, and notably, his inaugural Triple Crown victory. With a handsome prize purse of £500,000, Wilson skyrockets nine spots up the rankings ladder, achieving a career pinnacle at third place.
Conversely, Jak Jones fell short of etching his name in history as only the second qualifier, following in the footsteps of Terry Griffiths and Shaun Murphy, to claim the coveted trophy. Nevertheless, his admirable performance in his inaugural ranking final earns him a substantial £200,000 prize and catapults him an impressive 30 positions to the 14th rank, thereby securing a coveted spot among the elite top 16 for the first time in his career.
Wilson showcased remarkable consistency throughout the match, seizing control early on by clinching the first seven frames during Sunday's opening session. Despite Jones' spirited efforts, Wilson maintained a comfortable lead, with his opponent failing to narrow the gap to less than three frames. Although Jones displayed tenacity by mounting a comeback from 17-11 to 17-14, the odds were stacked against him, and his efforts ultimately fell short in the face of Wilson's determined play, as reported by World Snooker.
Wilson's performance was nothing short of stellar, punctuated by four centuries and eight additional breaks exceeding 50 points, thus earning him a coveted spot among the select few who have triumphed in snooker's most prestigious event.
Reflecting on his long-awaited victory, Wilson expressed his elation, stating, “I have dreamed of this since I was six years old. To win it with all my family there was just how I imagined it. Jack fought and made it so hard for me, it was tough to hold it all together. In the last frame I just kept potting balls and suddenly I had potted match ball and I was World Champion. It means everything.”
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