Wilson survives Jones fightback to clinch World Snooker Championship

England’s Kyren Wilson with the winner’s trophy in Sheffield on Monday. Pic/AFP

Kyren Wilson held his nerve on Monday as he overcame an impressive fightback from qualifier Zak Jones to win snooker's World Championship title for the first time.

Wilson eventually triumphed 18-14 in the final at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in northern England but only after Jones had won three frames in a row from 17-11 down to give himself hope of a remarkable rally.

But in the end, the 12th-ranked Englishman regained his composure sufficiently.

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