Kyren Wilson shared his challenging journey from working as a barman at Barratts Snooker Club to winning the world snooker championship. Despite initial success, Wilson faced severe adversity, including family health issues and the pressure of financial instability while trying to break back onto the professional tour. Reflecting on his path to the Crucible, he acknowledged the harsh realities of transitioning from the glamorous stage of snooker to struggling in lower-tier environments. Ultimately, Wilson illustrates resilience and dedication, motivated by family support and a strong belief in his abilities as he starts to defend his title.
I still believed in myself but it was quite soul-destroying out there... a hard path back on to the tour... you go from playing in perfect conditions to dingy snooker clubs.
There was a lot of pressure... I was living off her wage... my family and I said: Let's give snooker one last shot.
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