Jak Jones, a 30-year-old Welsh qualifier, has reached the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre. Ranked 44th prior to the tournament, Jones has defeated high-ranking players including Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham, creating a possibility for one of the biggest upsets in snooker history by facing Kyren Wilson in the final.

Kyren Wilson, aged 32 from Kettering, England, is contesting his final looking to secure his first Triple Crown title. Known in the snooker community as “The Warrior,” Wilson has previously won five ranking events but has not yet won a major championship title. Wilson’s journey to the final has included overcoming mental challenges, assisted by his work with a hypnotherapist.

The match is crucial for both players, with Jones aiming to become only the tenth qualifier to win the championship, a feat last achieved by Shaun Murphy in 2005. On the other side, Wilson is seeking to end his wait for a major title. In response to criticisms about his slow playing style, Jones has defended his tactical approach, dismissing the complaints as baseless and expressing his intent to continue with what has proven successful for him.

The World Snooker Championship final between Jak Jones and Kyren Wilson is poised to be a significant event, as it could either elevate a new qualifier to champion status or end a seasoned player’s pursuit of a major title.