Kyren Wilson destined to be future Crucible champion, believes Ronnie O’Sullivan

The 28-year-old may have ran out of steam in his first World Championship final last night, falling from 10-8 to an 18-8 defeat to O’Sullivan.

But the Kettering cueman – who knocked out defending champion Trump on his way to the final – proved he belongs at snooker’s top table.

“Kyren is a top player and is improving all the time,” said O’Sullivan. “He has got desire, the hunger and the belief in his ability. His fire is burning bright enough and he will get there in the end.

“He will win this tournament one day – not to put too much pressure on him.

“He is a country mile above everyone else his age and he always wants to raise his own bar.”

But Wilson, who beat Anthony McGill in a gripping semi-final on Friday, said: “The night belongs to Ronnie, he was amazing in the final. He has shown his class when he wasn’t quite at his best.

“He was awesome in the third session.

“I’m very lucky to have what I have, to be 28 and playing the sport that I love. It has given me an amazing life. To perform in an arena like this is an honour and I’m glad that a crowd was allowed in for the final.”

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