Reaching the Crucible last is Jak Jones’ largest snooker achievement by far.
His season’s finest coming in to the match had been reaching the third spherical of February’s Welsh Open in Llandudno – his profession finest was a semi-final look on the Gibralter Open in 2022.
He’ll now discover himself within the World’s prime 16 gamers subsequent season for the primary time, £200,000 richer.
“Earlier than the match began had you mentioned I’d have ended the season within the prime 16 I’d by no means have believed you,” Jones mentioned.
“That’s a significant plus for me and it offers me a whole lot of confidence and hopefully I can construct on it.”
A continuing presence on the follow desk with Jak is his dad. His mom then again hasn’t been capable of carry herself to look at 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 influence her to return in and I’m actually happy with her for doing that.
“Disgrace I couldn’t raise the trophy for them, however I’ll at some point.”
However 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 didn’t sleep in any respect after successful the semi-final,” Jones mentioned.
“I obtained again to the lodge about 1am and didn’t sleep that evening in any respect.
“I feel I’ll go to the social gathering tonight first after which sleep tomorrow!”