Kyren Wilson and his family have faced a tumultuous year both on and off the snooker table. The World No.2 is close to taking his total winnings for 2025 to £240,000.
Wilson, 33, faces Barry Hawkins in the German Masters final, having beaten Xiao Guodong 6-2 in the semi-finals. On Sunday, the Englishmen will compete at the Tempodrom in Berlin for the £100,000 prize money and the coveted Brandon Parker Trophy.Before his triumph at the 2024 World Championship, Wilson spoke candidly about the challenges his family faced leading up to the tournament.
He revealed that snooker had to become a secondary concern due to some worrying issues back home. Record Sport takes a look at what has been happening behind the scenes.
Wilson's crowning achievement took place while his family were handling one of the most difficult moments of their life. His preparation for the World Championship became a lesser priority after his wife Sophie suffered a silent stroke, that was triggered by her epilepsy.