Kyren Wilson celebrates first Masters title after cagey final

19 Jan 2026 • 3:21 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Kyren Wilson secured his maiden Masters snooker title, defeating veteran John Higgins in a cagey final.
  • Wilson claimed a 10-6 victory over Higgins, who was seeking his third Masters title 20 years after his last win and became the oldest player to reach a Triple Crown final at 50.
  • The match was characterised by uncharacteristic errors from both players, with Wilson establishing a 5-3 lead after the first session.
  • Wilson expressed his honour at sharing the table with his idol, Higgins, describing the final as an 'absolute dogfight'.
  • Higgins admitted he was 'useless' in the final, acknowledging Wilson was 'by far the better player' and 'totally dominant'.

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