Kyren Wilson secured Northern Ireland Open title in Belfast

Kyren Wilson secured the Northern Ireland Open title in Belfast by defeating Jak Jones 9:2 in the final, capturing his eleventh career ranking title and collecting the £100,000 top prize, Eurosport reported.

Belfast Final Delivering the Most Decisive Scoreline in Tournament History

The 9:2 victory stands as the most one-sided final in the history of the Northern Ireland Open. Wilson surpassed his own previous tournament margin from 2024, when he defeated Judd Trump 9:3 to claim the trophy. The winner opened Sunday’s match with a 101 century break, though Jones answered immediately in the second frame. From the third frame onward, Wilson maintained full command of the table at the Waterfront Hall, restricting his opponent’s scoring opportunities through disciplined safety play and consistent break-building.

Tight Semi-Finals Preceding a One-Sided Title Match

Both finalists arrived at the championship match after surviving deciding-frame thrillers on Saturday. Wilson battled past Sam Craig 6:5 in a dramatic encounter, while Jones overcame three-time world champion Mark Williams by the same 6:5 scoreline. Jones, currently enjoying the finest season of his professional career, produced a stellar 130-point clearance in the sixth frame of the final as his lone major resistance of the afternoon and evening sessions.

Historical Milestone and Rankings Impact for the Victor and Runner-Up

With his eleventh ranking crown, Wilson surpassed his childhood idol Jimmy White on the all-time World Snooker Tour list, moving into twelfth place outright. The victory also places Wilson at the top of the Home Nations Series rankings. For Jones, reaching the Belfast final guarantees his return to the world’s top 16, securing an automatic qualification spot for the upcoming World Snooker Championship. Wilson currently sits ninth in those provisional seedings, following their previous meeting in the 2024 World Championship final where Wilson also prevailed 18:14.