Shaun Murphy

It's been a decent season on the table for Kyren Wilson but a tough time off it for him and his young family in recent months. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

A sense of perspective for Kettering’s Kyren as he gears up for the Crucible

Kettering's Kyren Wilson was beaten 10-7 by Shaun Murphy, who grew up in Irthlingborough, in the final of the Duelbits Tour Championship. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

Kyren fires a World Championship warning after missing out on title glory

Kettering's Kyren Wilson was beaten 10-7 by Shaun Murphy, who grew up in Irthlingborough, in the final of the Duelbits Tour Championship. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

Kyren fires a World Championship warning after missing out on title glory

Kyren Wilson is through to the semi-finals of the Players Championship

Wilson storms through to set up a semi-final showdown with Murphy

Kettering's Kyren Wilson had his Masters hopes ended by Stuart Bingham in London last night. Picture courtesy of World Snooker

Fightback isn’t enough as Kyren’s Masters hopes end in the first round

Kettering's Kyren Wilson shows off the trophy after he won the BetVictor European Masters in Germany at the weekend. Pictures courtesy of World Snooker Tour

Champion Kyren so pleased to ‘get the job done’

There won't be scenes like this at the Crucible this year as Kettering's Kyren Wilson looks forward to playing in front of a packed house at the Betfred World Championship

Kyren can't wait for the roar of the Crucible crowd

Kyren Wilson in action during the World Championships at the Crucible

Semi-final loss left Kyren 'massively disappointed'

Kettering's Kyren Wilson congratulates former Irthlingborough man Shaun Murphy after the latter fought back to win 17-12 in their World Championship semi-final clash at the Crucible. Picture courtesy of Getty Images

Kettering's Kyren vows to come back stronger after defeat to Murphy

Kyren Wilson in action during yesterday's session of his World semi-final against Shaun Murphy. Picture courtesy of Getty Images

Kettering's Kyren still in control ahead of a pivotal day

Kettering's Kyren Wilson holds a 6-2 lead over Shaun Murphy, who grew up in Irthlingborough, going into the second session of their World Championship semi-final this afternoon. Picture courtesy of Getty Images

It's advantage Kyren in the World semi-final

Kettering's Kyren Wilson saw off Neil Robertson to reach the last four of the World Snooker Championship. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

A county connection as Wilson and Murphy clash in world semi-final

Jamie O'Neill is through to the last 16 of the German Masters

Wellingborough's O'Neill edges Murphy to move into the last 16

Jamie O'Neill

A 'missed opportunity' for Wellingborough's O'Neill

Kyren Wilson will play Jamie Jones in the last eight of the Scottish Open today

Kyren misses out on another maximum but he's still in the frame at the Scottish ...

It's been a good couple of weeks for Kyren Wilson. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour (WST)

Kyren is feeling good at a vital time of the year
Kyren Wilson believes he is hitting his stride at just the right time.

Kyren Wilson in action during the Welsh Open final. Pictures courtesy of World Snooker Tour (WST)

Wilson: Outstanding Murphy was hard to stop

Kyren Wilson was well beaten by Shaun Murphy in the Welsh Open final

Kettering's Kyren offers an apology after his heavy final defeat

Kettering's Kyren Wilson defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan to seal a spot in Sunday's Welsh Open final

Kettering's Kyren books himself a final spot