Kyren Wilson captured his first Masters title at Alexandra Palace, defeating John Higgins 10-6 in the final. The 34-year-old Englishman finally converted his third attempt at snooker's biggest invitation event, having lost previous finals in 2018 and 2025. He lifted the Paul Hunter Trophy and earned the £350,000 top prize.

Wilson's victory capped a remarkable personal turnaround. Just seven weeks ago, he was eliminated in the first round of the UK Championship, a period he described as a low point. Higgins, at 50, had hoped to become the oldest winner of a Triple Crown event but made crucial errors in the closing stages, allowing Wilson to pull away.

The final was a tense affair, with Wilson winning several crucial frames in the closing stages to break a 5-4 lead. For Higgins, it was another disappointing final, his fourth defeat in six showpiece matches since his last Triple Crown win in 2011. Wilson's triumph marks him as the 26th winner of the tournament since its inception in 1975.