Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the CrucibleImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jak Jones is aiming to become the fourth Welshman to win the World Snooker Championship.ByIoan GriffithsPublished22 minutes agoWelshman Jak Jones hopes to go one step further at this year’s World Snooker Championship, after falling at the final hurdle two years ago.A qualifier in 2024, he shocked the snooker world as he defeated some of the world’s best on a sensational run to the final, where he narrowly lost 18-14 to Kyren Wilson.
Jones aims to shine again this year after crashing out in the first round to eventual champion Zhao Xingtong at last year’s tournament.
And, after falling to 19th in the rankings, Jones had to come through the qualifiers to reach snooker’s most prestigious tournament – just as he did in 2024.
“Last season it was different, I went straight to the venue and I played an extremely in-form Zhao Xingtong and obviously the first match wasn’t great after not playing a match for two months,” stated Jones.
“I would say I prefer coming through the qualifiers because you’ve got a couple of matches going into the competition.
“Obviously, before the tournament starts you’d prefer to be straight at the Crucible, but I think playing before can really help.”
