Overview
- Wilson said his wife, Sophie, has been very ill and is recovering after undergoing surgery in August during the Wuhan Open.
- He described a “torrid time off the table” and confirmed he largely stopped practising for four to five weeks.
- Medical specifics were not disclosed, and reporting notes Sophie previously suffered a stroke.
- The world No. 2 returned at the Xi’an Grand Prix and began his title defence with a win over Haris Tahir.
- His season featured early exits at the Saudi Arabia Masters, Wuhan Open and English Open, plus a loss to Stan Moody at the British Open, but he says his focus is returning.