Overview
- Wilson led 5-3 after the afternoon session, producing consecutive centuries of 103 and 111 to seize control.
- The final was briefly paused at 1-1 due to a spectator medical emergency, with organizers confirming the person was fine and play resuming shortly after.
- Higgins, 50, became the oldest player to reach a Triple Crown final following a 6-5 semi-final comeback against world No.1 Judd Trump.
- Wilson reached the final by edging Wu Yize 6-5, finishing with a decisive 117-0 clearance in the decider.
- Higgins settled for £140,000 as runner-up, while Wilson described the match as a “dogfight” after a season disrupted by personal issues and a cue change.