Kyren Wilson wants a major tournament to be held in Finland as Ali Carter wins inaugural eight-player Helsinki event
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ByEurosport
Updated 27/05/2024 at 16:49 GMT
Kyren Wilson feels Helsinki would be an ideal destination for a major snooker tournament after praising the passion of Finland's green baize fans. The inaugural eight-man Taom Helsinki International Snooker Cup was supported by sell-out 1400 crowds over the weekend with Ali Carter defeating Wilson 6-3 in the final. "There should be a professional event here," said the new world champion.
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World champion Kyren Wilson believes Finland will soon be part of the professional World Snooker Tour circuit after competing in an invitational event over the weekend that saw Helsinki baize fans flock to the city centre.
Wilson reached the final of the inaugural Taom Helsinki International Snooker Cup, losing 6-3 to two-time Crucible runner-up Ali Carter in Sunday night's final before a sell-out 1400 crowd at the capital's House of Culture.
Wilson enjoyed wins over Ryan Day (4-3) and Robert Milkins (5-2) with Carter a last-minute replacement for Luca Brecel in the event, before completing victories over Jimmy White (4-1) and Jak Jones (5-3).
Carter produced a 114 break in the final to delight the fans.
"This is my first time in Helsinki. I have loved everything and the weather has been beautiful. I'm happy to be here," said Wilson in an interview with local media.
"I'm going to tell tournament organisers how great I thought this event was. The Finns have treated me, my brother and the other players so well. With 1400 tickets sold for each match, there should be a professional event here.
"Let's hope that happens soon."
Wilson and Carter have already confirmed their return to the Finnish capital for next year's event which is due to be held on the weekend of 17-18 May.
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