John Higgins lost the Masters snooker tournament to Kyren Wilson on Sunday, with Wilson winning 10-6 at London's Alexandra Palace.
## What happened?
Higgins, a four-time world champion, was the oldest player to reach a Triple Crown event.
He beat world champion Zhao Xintong in the quarterfinals and world No. 1 Judd Trump in the semifinals.
But Higgins couldn't produce the same level of performance in the final.
## Why it matters for John Higgins
Higgins was seeking his third Masters title, having won in 1999 and 2006.
He described his performance as "just useless" after the match.
Kyren Wilson, the world champion in 2024, led 5-3 after the afternoon session.
## What comes next?
Wilson will look to build on his Masters win, while Higgins will aim to bounce back from the defeat.
Higgins reduced the gap to 6-5 but Wilson powered to the victory target.
The Englishman described the match as a "dogfight".
Higgins said "Take no credit away — Kyren was by far the better player".
Wilson was playing in his third Masters final, having lost to Mark Allen in 2018 and Shaun Murphy last year.
The win marks a significant milestone for Wilson, who has now won a major tournament.
Higgins, at 50 years old, is still competing at a high level, but couldn't overcome Wilson's strong play.
The match was played at London's Alexandra Palace, a prestigious venue for snooker events.
Wilson's win is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
As of January 2026, Higgins remains one of the oldest players to compete in a Triple Crown event.
The Masters snooker tournament is one of the most highly anticipated events in the sport.
Higgins will look to regroup and prepare for his next tournament.
The loss marks a setback for Higgins, but he will aim to bounce back strong.