The 33-year-old memorably reached the World Championship final in 2024, losing out to Kyren Wilson, but now has entered the winners’ enclosure for the first time since initially turning pro in 2010. How I played, how I felt at the Crucible,’ Jones told Metro. ‘When I was in the World final, I didn’t really think that much about winning a tournament. ‘Since the World Championship last season I’ve thought of it a lot, that I need to win a tournament soon. I think I’ve forgotten how to celebrate!’