In an astonishing upset, Kyren Wilson of England emerged victorious in his first-ever world snooker championship on Monday, defeating Jak Jones of Wales with a score of 18-14 in a thrilling match at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Throughout the two-day final, Wilson displayed exceptional skills and composure, never allowing Jones to pose a serious threat. Despite facing defeat in the 2020 final against Ronnie O’Sullivan, Wilson dominated the game from the start by taking a commanding lead of 7-0 over his opponent.
As the match came to a close, Wilson’s emotions ran high as he sunk the final balls to secure his victory. The unexpected finalists, with Wilson ranked 12th and Jones ranked 44th, had not shown significant form leading up to the championship, making their journey to the final even more remarkable.
The world snooker championship was full of surprises this year, with renowned players like Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump exiting in the quarterfinal stage. Wilson, the only semifinalist who did not come through the qualifiers, rose above the competition to claim the prestigious title. His triumph earned him a first prize of 500,000 pounds ($630,000), solidifying his place amongst the elite in the world of snooker.
