Kyren Wilson has revealed that his wife Sophie Lauren's ongoing health struggles have affected his form on the snooker table, following his 13-9 defeat to Mark Allen at the World Championship. The 2024 champion exited the Crucible on Saturday, unable to replicate last year's triumph.
Wilson, who beat Stan Moody in the first round, admitted that personal difficulties have taken a toll. His wife, who suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with epilepsy, was due to undergo surgery as the tournament began. 'To have so many different variables going on, I'm proud that I managed to win two tournaments off the back of that,' he told SportsBoom.
The 34-year-old, who has not won a ranking title this season, expressed relief at the prospect of spending time with his family. 'My wife has obviously been through the mill a bit, I haven't seen her for over a week now. I'm just going to spend a bit of time with my wife, my kids. I miss my dog,' he said.
Despite his struggles, Wilson has earned significant prize money this season, including £210,000 from the Shanghai Masters and £350,000 from The Masters. However, he is set to drop from world No.2 to No.6 when the tournament concludes. He praised opponent Mark Allen, saying, 'Mark is one who I'm always rooting for... I would love to see him win it.'
