KYREN WILSON has taken a cheeky dig at “old man” Shaun Murphy following their dramatic Masters final.
Murphy beat Wilson 10-7 at Ally Pally on Sunday night to secure the Paul Hunter Trophy.
The Magician. 42, ended a ten-year wait for the gong as he hit four centuries on the way to the title.
Murphy secured the biggest payday of his career with the win, taking home over £350,000.
He admitted to being in “complete shock” before kipping down for the night with his new trophy.
Wilson, the World No. 2, claimed Murphy “needed the title” more than he did in his post-match interview.
The Warrior, 33, said: “No disrespect to Shaun, he is turning into an old man now.
“So he needs this more than me.
“I am 33 years old, coming into my prime and I am having an amazing season.”
Murphy quipped back: “There is still a bit of life in the old dog yet.”
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Wilson has enjoyed a strong 2024/25 season, reaching three finals.
He has won the Northern Irish Open and Xi’an Grand Prix, pocketing a cool £643,800 over the course of the campaign.
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“But I tell you what, I am going to consume so many Jagerbombs tonight and have the best night ever.”
Earlier in the week, Wilson revealed he had been suffering from a freak injury – caused by his hotel mattress.
Following his win over Luca Brecel, he told the BBC: “With what’s gone on today, that’s one of the best wins of my career.
“I could make up a story and make it really extravagant.
“But literally, I fell asleep in bed at the hotel, and they tucked the quilt into the mattress.
“My foot has landed in an awkward position for eight hours. And I’ve woken up and couldn’t move.”