Jak Jones led away at World Snooker final as fan forced to intervene

Jak Jones was led away after forgetting Crucible protocol during his defeat to Kyren Wilson in the World Snooker Championship. The Welshman was caught off guard during the final session when a spectator had to guide him backstage.

Despite a spirited comeback, Jones couldn't prevent Wilson from securing his first triple crown title.

Jones, also known as the Silent Assassin, had a tough start, losing the first seven frames. However, the 30 year old gradually closed the gap on Wilson, hanging on until the last session on Monday.

With Wilson just one frame away from victory, Jones extended the match by making it 17-12. An interval was then called, allowing both players to regroup before the continuation of the lengthy contest.

However, Jones seemed to miss the memo as he walked over to the table and sat down. A slightly awkward moment ensued before he was guided backstage by a member of the audience, reports the Express.

When play resumed, Jones continued to challenge Wilson, who may have been concerned about his maiden world title when the underdog won two more frames to make it 17-14.

In a touching display of raw emotion, Wilson emerged victorious in the tense 32-frame tournament before breaking down and enveloping his family in a heartfelt embrace. "My mum and dad have remortgaged and sacrificed their whole lives to get me here," Wilson revealed to BBC Two.

Speaking on his childhood dreams and intense personal journey, he added: "I have dreamed of this moment - it was so nice to have the family there and let out emotions, because we have been on a real rollercoaster of a journey since I was six years old. I have given everything, I held myself together, kept myself composed and Jak fought and fought and made it so difficult for me."

Jones displayed nothing but grace in his concession, warmly stating: "Congratulations to Kyren and his family. They deserved it so much. An unbelievable tournament for me."

Despite not seizing the title, Jones remained in good spirits, saying: "A month ago, I was twitching in my first qualifying match. I am happy with that. I thought I would try my best and see what happens but Kyren is solid and has a good all-round game. It wasn't to be."

The significant £500,000 prize money meant that Wilson saw an impressive leap from 12th to third in the world rankings. Runner-up Jones also enjoyed a financial boon, taking home £200,000 in what represents the most lucrative earning day of his professional career so far.