I said I'd not cry but this means so much

Kyren holds off Jak revival for first Crucible triumph before admitting:

- NEIL GOULDING

KYREN WILSON burst into tears last night as he dedicated a maiden World Championship to his family following a year from hell off the table.

Devoted family man Wilson's wife Sophie suffered a silent stroke due to stress after son Bailey fell seriously ill.

The Warrior, 32, has been a man on a mission in Sheffield this year.

And the 12th seed withstood a spirited comeback from giant-slaying Welsh qualifier Jak Jones as he realised his boyhood dream with a tension-filled 18-14 Crucible victory.

Fuelled by salmon and deep sleep, with the help of a hypnotherapist, Wilson found the winning formula to land the green baize's £500,000 top prize.