In an exclusive interview with BBC Two, newly crowned world champion Kyren Wilson shared his emotional journey after defeating Jones with a score of 18-14. He admitted that the victory was a result of a team effort that involved his family, who had made sacrifices for his career.

Wilson’s son, Bailey, was dressed in traditional snooker attire at the event, prompting Wilson to joke about the embarrassment of losing while his son looked so sharp. He apologized for his outburst during the match, acknowledging that the win was a collective effort.

Reflecting on a previous emotional moment at the Masters, Wilson confessed that he had tried to avoid showing his emotions but the significance of the victory was overwhelming. Hazel Irvine captured the raw emotion of the moment as Wilson accepted the title of world champion.

Wilson thanked his family for their support and sacrifice in helping him reach this milestone achievement. He also expressed gratitude to all those who had supported him throughout his career.

As he celebrated with friends and family, Wilson knew that this was just the beginning of a new chapter in his snooker journey.