Kyren Wilson, an English player, claimed his first world snooker championship title by defeating Jak Jones of Wales 18-14 in a surprising final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. This victory came after Wilson’s loss in the 2020 final to Ronnie O’Sullivan. Wilson took an early lead of 7-0 and maintained his dominance throughout the two-day final.
Tears nearly welled up in Wilson’s eyes as he potted the final balls of the match, emotions running high as he secured the win. Both Wilson, ranked No. 12, and Jones, ranked No. 44 and a qualifier, were unexpected contenders for the title based on their performances leading up to the championship.
The world snooker championship tournament was full of surprises, with favorites like Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump exiting in earlier rounds. Wilson emerged as the standout player, proving his skill and determination on his way to claiming the coveted title. He earned a first prize of 500,000 pounds ($630,000) for his impressive performance.