Reaching the Crucible last is Jak Jones’ largest snooker achievement by far.
His season’s finest coming into the event had been reaching the third spherical of February’s Welsh Open in Llandudno – his deepest run in a event had been a semi-final look on the Gibraltar Open in 2022.
He’ll now discover himself on this planet’s prime 16 gamers subsequent season for the primary time, £200,000 richer.
“Earlier than the event began, had you mentioned I might have ended the season within the prime 16 I might by no means have believed you,” Jones mentioned.
“That is a serious plus for me and it offers me numerous confidence and hopefully I can construct on it.”
A relentless presence on the follow desk with Jak is his dad. His mom alternatively hasn’t been capable of deliver herself to observe him play.
“From the second I first picked up a cue she hasn’t been capable of watch me,” Jones added.
“However for the night session I managed to steer her to return in and I am actually pleased with her for doing that.
“Disgrace I could not carry the trophy for them, however I’ll at some point.”
Earlier than Jones begins to consider subsequent season and the highest 16, there is just one factor on his thoughts after a gruelling 17 days on the Crucible.
“I did not sleep in any respect after successful the semi-final,” Jones mentioned.
“I acquired again to the resort about 1am and did not sleep that evening in any respect.
“I believe I will go to the celebration tonight first after which sleep tomorrow!”
