KYREN WILSON emotionally became Masters champion – honouring a promise he made to his mum at the same time.
The Warrior to bank £350,000 in prize money.
Kyren Wilson with parents Rob and SonyaCredit: PA
Having twice lost in the final before, including 12 months ago to Shaun Murphy, the world No2 finally
Wilson – who was in the build-up to the event in York – can finally take the trophy back to his mum’s mantelpiece.
He said: “Incredible. In 2018 I lost in the final and cried like a little girl.
I am trying not to cry now. This means so much now.
“For me, it was an absolute honour and privilege to share the table with a legend and an idol of mine.
“It was an absolute dogfight from frames one and two. I tried to be as dogged as John has been.
“Whoever comes to watch me, I never make it easy for myself. I always seem to do it the hard way. It frustrates the life out of me.
“But I will always give it my all and fight to the end. Thankfully I have my hands on silverware.
“This is amazing. Father Christmas was very kind to me. I will be honest. It was a complete freak accident what happened to my cue.
“I was in a bad way. I was suffering. It’s so important to have a cue you can trust.
“I thought I was gone at the UKs and wondered if I would ever be back in the winners’ enclosure.
“I came here with a new lease of life. I have a supportive family. I promised my mum she would have that crystal on her dining room table – it’s coming home, mum.”
Wilson, who celebrated with his two boys and wife, was asked if there was extra added pressure because his mum wanted the trophy for her living room table.
And he said: “Yeah, I was always told to not wish it to come true and you know perhaps that’s why I missed a few silly ones today, because I was almost borderline desperate to win it.
“But thankfully that burden is off of my back and it’s another Triple Crown tournament to tick off the list.”
Wilson celebrates with the the Paul Hunter TrophyCredit: PA
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