May 6th 2024.
Jak Jones had been through a rough night before the Crucible final, leaving him in a less than ideal state at the start of the game. It was understandable, given the amount of effort and adrenaline that had gone into reaching this point. The qualifier had caused quite a stir, surprising everyone with his victories over top players like Zhang Anda, Si Jiahui, Judd Trump, and Stuart Bingham. But now, Kyren Wilson, the Warrior, was waiting for him in the final, and he was off to a dream start, quickly gaining a 7-0 lead over the underdog.
Despite the initial setback, Jones did not give up and fought back with great spirit, making it a close game in the end. But Wilson's win over Dave Gilbert in the semi-final had ended in the afternoon, allowing him to rest and prepare for the final. On the other hand, Jones' victory over Bingham had ended in the evening, and with media obligations, it had turned into a late night, leaving him sleepless. Jones admitted that he did not want to make excuses for his loss, acknowledging that Wilson had played exceptionally well in the first session.
Reflecting on his experience, Jones shared that it was quite challenging to go from a semi-final to a final, especially when he had barely slept the night before. He had not been able to fall asleep until the early hours of the morning, and even then, it had been a restless night. Jones had tried to use Red Bull to keep himself going, but it had not worked. He accepted that it was just the way things were and acknowledged that Wilson would have likely beaten him regardless of the circumstances.
As for Wilson, he knew that Jones would not be at his best, having experienced a similar situation in his previous final against Ronnie O'Sullivan in 2020. He had prepared to take advantage of the situation, and it had paid off. Reflecting on his strategy, Wilson shared that he could relate to how Jones was feeling, having been in a similar state himself. He had noticed Jones' tiredness before the match and knew that it was the perfect time to push ahead. Wilson also added that he had been well-rested and felt great, which had given him the confidence to dominate in the first session.
In the end, Wilson emerged as the World Snooker Champion, winning £500,000 along with the title. He emotionally expressed his gratitude to his family, acknowledging the sacrifices they had made for him to reach this point. As for Jones, he fought bravely and put up a good fight, but in the end, it was Wilson's exceptional performance that secured him the victory.
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