World snooker champ warned ‘your game will suffer’ by former winners after banking life-changing £177k jackpot
KYREN WILSON has been warned his “game will suffer” by a fellow snooker star.
The 32-year-old is the reigning world champion after victory in the Crucible final over Jak Jones in May.
Since clinching the title, Wilson has continued his good form by beating Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump en route to clinching the Xi’an Grand Prix title and £177,00 jackpot.
But the current world No7 from Kettering has been warned by former world champs Peter Ebdon and Stuart Bingham that his time at the top might not last.
Asked about advice he has received, Wilson told the Metro: “I’ve had in particular two from Stuart Bingham and Peter Ebdon, who are good friends of mine.
“Peter said that at some point you have to say ‘no’ to a few things, be a bit selfish and put your snooker first.
“Stuart said your game is naturally going to suffer a bit because of the demand and you just can’t commit to everything as much as you would like to and you have to accept that.
“That’s why it’s so pleasing I’ve won early because it takes away a lot of the pressure.
“Then things die down a bit, it’s not as hectic now as it was straight after winning.
“I enjoyed that though, you’ve got a duty to be a good ambassador and role model as world champion and I’m trying my best to do that.”
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On his recent wins over O’Sullivan and Trump, Wilson added that he was “really pleased” with his performances in China.
But since then he has failed to make it beyond the third round in his last four tournaments.
Wilson admitted his recent dip in form could be down to “getting on the pina coladas” while on a family holiday in Dubai.
Kyren Wilson's career
Kyren Wilson career breakdown
Matches played: 1040
Wins: 653 (62.79%)
Snooker titles: Six
Highest world ranking: 3 (current)
Maximum breaks: 5
Career earnings: £3,343,086