Snooker star gives heartbreaking interview revealing struggles after World Championship exit

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Gary Wilson has opened up about his battle with the yips following his first-round exit from the World Snooker Championship, describing himself as "completely lost" in his career.The 40-year-old from the North East suffered a 10-5 defeat to Judd Trump on Tuesday evening at the Crucible, a match that included two remarkable flukes going against him.In a remarkably frank interview after the loss, Wilson admitted he constantly arrives at tournaments "feeling like an embarrassment" despite continuing to earn a living on the professional circuit.The three-time ranking event winner, who reached the World Championship semi-finals seven years ago, insisted his struggles are purely technical rather than mental, and called out television commentators for failing to recognise the true nature of his difficulties.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Speaking to the BBC after his defeat, Wilson delivered an extraordinarily candid assessment of his game, stating: "Deep down, I was cueing awful as...

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