Wilson close to ‘mental breakdown’ during defeat

Kyren Wilson, the former world champion, conceded 6-4 to Elliot Slessor in the final 32 of the UK Championship, calling it “a mental breakdown.”

After missing a pink in the opening frame of York Barbican on Tuesday, the Englishman cut a dejected figure throughout.

You were very near to witnessing a person go into mental shock.

I gave it my all, but I immediately wanted the world to swallow me up because I didn’t see the pink in the first frame. It’s been a nightmare.

“I simply had to endure this and give it my best.” I battled, and I gave it my all, but I was unsure of my chances of success.

His only success was at the Shanghai Masters, and he has never reached the top of the standings.

Wilson claimed earlier this year that being away from home was making his wife Sophie have health issues and that he was struggling “emotionally and mentally.”

Wilson expressed hope that Wilson’s best form would be resurrected in October when positive health news came out of her mouth.

He said on Tuesday, “My family has suffered enough from the stress I’ve put them through trying to find something for this tournament.”

Wilson claimed that Slessor’s defeat to Wilson’s cue and table were “awful.”

Wilson’s winning team’s world title was damaged when the facility’s renovation started this year.

“I want to ensnake the entire building.” He expressed his shock on Tuesday, “I’m so upset by what has happened.”

“It’s been a freak accident that completely ruined the cue I was feeling like I was conquering the world with.”

I’m not sure where to turn next, I guess.

“I’ve used a lot of cue makers. Last night, I was trying to sort out a cue manufacturer.

I changed tips and ferrules. I must have picked up six yesterday. How is it possible to win something like that?

He said, “It was just guesswork,” as he referred to the table.

It’s just a recipe for disaster when you’re not sure where the balls are going, especially in tight pockets and difficult circumstances.

Slessor, who will face fellow Englishman Barry Hawkins in the final 16, said: “I found it tight and thought the cloth had minimal grip, but it’s had a lot of games on it.”

Steve Davis, a six-time world champion, described it as a “bad day in the office.”