July 15th 2024.
Gary Wilson had an incredible season last year, with two tournament wins and high placements in multiple championships. However, he now heads to the Shanghai Masters with the goal of rediscovering his top form. As the reigning Scottish and Welsh Open champion, as well as making it to the semi-finals and quarter-finals of other prestigious events, Wilson is currently ranked 11th in the world.
Despite entering the Crucible as a top contender for the world championship title, Wilson's season ended with a disappointing loss to Stuart Bingham in the first round. Wilson admits that he had a bad day and didn't play well, possibly due to tinkering with his technique beforehand. He quickly moved on from the defeat and is now focused on the upcoming Shanghai Masters.
The 38-year-old recently competed in the Championship League but did not make it past the second group stage. He admits that he wasn't feeling his best during the tournament, but is determined to bounce back and perform well in Shanghai. Wilson is open about his struggles with feeling comfortable on the table and admits that he rarely enjoys snooker anymore. However, he is becoming a more consistent player and is learning how to overcome his struggles.
As he prepares for the Shanghai Masters, Wilson has been practicing hard and is looking forward to the high-end event. He is excited to visit Shanghai, where snooker players are treated like sports stars and the culture is very supportive of the sport. Wilson is also looking forward to potentially facing Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion of the tournament. The two recently competed against each other in exhibitions in Finland and Wilson hopes to go back again in the future.
Wilson will face Pang Junxu in the opening round of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. He has high hopes for the tournament and is grateful for the opportunity to compete at such a prestigious event. Despite the ups and downs of last season, Wilson remains determined and focused on achieving success in the upcoming season.
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