February 2nd 2025.
Kyren Wilson has been on a remarkable run in the past few months, showcasing his skills on the table. His latest victory came in a thrilling final at the German Masters, where he defeated Barry Hawkins 10-9 in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Berlin. This win adds to his already impressive list of successes, which started with his triumph at the Crucible in May when he became the world champion.
Since then, Wilson has continued to dominate the snooker world, claiming titles at the Xi'an Grand Prix, Northern Ireland Open, and now the German Masters, bringing his total number of ranking event wins to nine. In the final against Hawkins, Wilson got off to a strong start with breaks of 67 and 62 to take the first two frames. However, Hawkins fought back and the match remained tight throughout the afternoon session, with both players showcasing their skills.
The evening session at the Tempodrom saw Wilson come back strong, winning three of the first four frames with impressive breaks of 93 and 125. But Hawkins was not ready to give up, responding with his second century break of the match to keep the score tight at 9-9 and force a decider. In a tense final frame, Wilson took advantage of a missed red from Hawkins to make a break of 59, before sealing the victory with a plant shot.
For Hawkins, this is his second final appearance of the season, having also reached the UK Championship final. However, it is his second runner-up finish, as Wilson continued to showcase his dominance on the table. Reflecting on the match, both players acknowledged that they could have played better, but the thrilling and dramatic final was a testament to their skills.
In the end, Wilson emerged as the deserving champion, with Hawkins acknowledging his opponent's superior performance. Both players expressed their gratitude to the crowd at the Tempodrom for creating an amazing atmosphere throughout the final. For Wilson, this win adds to his already impressive list of achievements since becoming the world champion, solidifying his position as one of the top players in snooker.
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