German Masters

Wilson has had a really good season so far as defending World Champion

7-7 as yet...

Commentator: "oh, Barry Hawkins would be a popular winner, fans love him, other players love him..."
ME: "I bloody don't."

Kyren Wilson is the champion after a titanic struggle. Wilson eventually edged out Barry Hawkins 10-9 in a match that was tight from start to finish. One of those matches that is great to win and galling to lose. Both players take a bow.
That was some contest with an insanely ridiculous final frame.

Congratulations to the Kettering cueman! In the World Championship final, Jak Jones didn't really put him under pressure, but last night I could tell from his face that he was totally feeling the pressure, but the Warrior proved that he could take the pressure and still emerge victorious. It might have been different though if Hawkins hadn't made that in off in the decider.

Hawkins may have lost, but he's consolidated his place in the top 16, so I won't be getting rid of him anytime soon, worse luck.

Just the Welsh Open and the World Open left for players to get the ranking the points they need for the Players series in March. Welsh Open qualifiers this week, going on at the same time as the final group in the invitational Championship League.

Whew! Well done Wilson.

Kyren Wilson is having a very strong season since becoming World Champion. Not being scared of any opponent helps and his game is more polished with the confidence gained by winning the World Championship last May.

As for Barry Hawkins well it's yet another near miss but he is getting closer and more competitive in big finals. 10-8 to Trump in the UK and then 10-9 last night. Whatever people's extent of like or dislike for him there is no doubt his match play quality. He has an excellent all round game. It's just about getting over that line. If he keeps knocking on the door it will eventually open for him.