Kyren Wilson goes back-to-back as he sees off John Higgins in China

The Kettering potter was delighted to back up his win at the Northern Ireland Open a fortnight ago with another ranking success in Nanjing, the 12th of his career.

And Wilson, who trains at Barratts Club in Northampton, was particularly proud to have achieved the feat by beating Higgins, a player he describes as 'the most complete snooker player of all-time'.

The 34-year-old now joins Mark Allen on 12 ranking titles, which sees him joint 11th on the all-time list - and now just one behind fellow Northants product Shaun Murphy.

Wilson also rises to eighth in the Johnstone's Paint World Rankings, but he had to do the hard way against Higgins, who led 5-4 heading into the final session of the best-of-19 final.

Higgins also led 7-6, but Wilson won three frames on the spin to lead 9-7 and have one hand on the title.

Higgins refused to give in and reduced the arrears to 9-8 only for a break of 61 to seal the next frame for Wilson and the 10-8 victory.

"It was a really good final," said Wilson. "The way John played against Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals I knew I was in for a tough match.

"It was about sticking in there and bouncing back if I made mistakes.

"John has made a career out of unbelievable clearances under pressure and has been an idol of mine since I started watching the game.

"To play him in a final like this is a dream come true and it is an honour to win.

"I can remember him absolutely wiping the floor with me one year at the World Championship.

"When he gets on a roll and is in the groove he can blow anyone and everyone away. He is pretty much the most complete snooker player of all-time.

"To beat him in two big finals, at the Masters and here, I'm chuffed."

Wilson is back in action a lot closer to home next week as he plays in the Champion of Champions tournament in Leicester.