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Kyren Wilson wins his first Masters crown
Wilson defeated John Higgins 10-6 at Alexandra Palace to win the Triple Crown event at the third attempt.
11–18 Jan Europe London, United Kingdom
Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins 10-6 in the 2026 Masters final at Alexandra Palace. Wilson built a 5-3 advantage in the afternoon session and protected it in the evening to win the title after runner-up finishes in 2018 and 2025.
The Masters is one of snooker's three Triple Crown events alongside the World Championship and UK Championship. Higgins, aged 50, had been attempting to become the oldest winner of a Triple Crown tournament.
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