Wilson Beats Higgins 10-8: Nanjing Result and Rankings
Wilson wins ranking title number 12 and reaches eighth in the post-event standings.
Kyren Wilson won the 2026 International Championship in Nanjing, China, defeating John Higgins 10-8. His 12th ranking title moved him from ninth to eighth in the post-event standings.
What were the event details?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2026 International Championship |
| Tour | World Snooker Tour |
| Dates | October 31-November 7, 2026 |
| Location | Nanjing, China |
| Winner | Kyren Wilson |
| Runner-up | John Higgins |
| Final | 10-8 |
How did the final change direction?
Higgins led 5-4 after the first session and 7-6 at the evening interval. Wilson won the next three frames. Higgins reduced the deficit to 9-8 before Wilson finished with help from a break of 61.
| Checkpoint | Leader | Score |
|---|---|---|
| First session | Higgins | 5-4 |
| Evening interval | Higgins | 7-6 |
| After frame 16 | Wilson | 9-7 |
| Final result | Wilson | 10-8 |
What changed in the rankings?
Wilson followed his Northern Ireland Open victory with a second consecutive ranking title. He drew level with Mark Allen on 12 career ranking titles, joint 11th on the all-time list.
Are these live rankings?
No. Eighth place is the position reported after this event.
When was the result reported?
WPBSA published its report on November 8, 2026. This is a completed-event results article.
