Overview
- Wilson closed out a 10-6 win after seizing control with consecutive century breaks of 103 and 111 to end the afternoon 5-3 up.
- Play was halted between early frames for a spectator medical emergency; the BBC said the fan was fine and the final resumed.
- Higgins, 50, became the oldest player to reach a Triple Crown final after edging world No. 1 Judd Trump 6-5 in the semifinals.
- Wilson reached the final with deciding-frame wins over Neil Robertson and Wu Yize, including a 117-0 clearance in the semi decider.
- The champion collected £350,000 in the invitational event, with an emotional Wilson describing the match as a “dogfight.”