October 17th 2024.
Kyren Wilson, the world champion, recently expressed his desire for more transparency from tournament organisers. He clarified that he didn't want to dwell on his complaints about the scheduling of the British Open, but he hoped to see positive changes in the future. This came after a series of similar situations at other tournaments, such as the English Open and Saudi Arabia Masters, which led to Wilson venting his frustration on social media.
In his posts, Wilson questioned the benefits that come with being a world champion and highlighted the difficulties of being scheduled on table two instead of the main TV table. He also mentioned feeling demoted and being forced to play in the evening session, even though he was the highest ranked player in that session. Wilson also expressed disappointment with the lack of change in the sport and the feeling that some players may not get equal treatment if their faces don't fit.
However, Wilson clarified that his posts may have come across stronger than intended and that he is not as bothered as people may think. He explained that the main issue for him is the lack of transparency in scheduling, particularly with roll-on-roll-off matches where players are unsure of when and where they will be playing. This was the case at the British Open, where Wilson found out at the last minute that he was scheduled for table two instead of table one.
Wilson also shared a specific incident at the British Open where he had to rush to the venue after receiving a message from his brother that he was scheduled for table two instead of table one. He described feeling ill-prepared and frantic, which ultimately affected his performance in the match. Wilson also mentioned discussing the issue with fellow players Mark Allen and Mark Selby, who were also frustrated with the scheduling.
Despite his grievances, Wilson acknowledged the difficulties for tournament organisers in scheduling matches and choosing TV tables. He also mentioned that the decisions are not always based on a straightforward highest-ranked player system, but also on what will attract more viewers. However, Wilson's team has spoken to the powers-that-be about the situation and hopes for more clarity and transparency in the future.
Wilson also praised world number one Judd Trump for his ability to deal with different scheduling scenarios and still perform well. He admitted that he struggles with these challenges but is learning to deal with them and remain positive. Despite these challenges, Wilson is enjoying his experiences as world champion and is grateful for the overwhelming support and well-wishes from fans.
He also expressed his determination to continue competing and fighting in every match, regardless of the circumstances. Wilson has already claimed the Xi'an Grand Prix title this season and is heading to the Northern Ireland Open with the confidence to add more silverware to his collection. He credits his mental strength and positive mindset for his success and is pleased with how things are going for him this season.
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