More recently Wilson has had to contend with challenging family issues away from the table.
His wife Sophie had a stroke and has been diagnosed with epilepsy, while his younger son Bailey has suffered with illness and had to have an operation after an accident at school.
There was an understandable outpouring of joy on Monday evening as Wilson celebrated fulfilling his boyhood dream.
His dad, in particular, has been credited for nurturing his talent from a young age by taking him to practice pool on school nights.
“My dad said ‘I can see the talent there, I believe there is something there’,” added Wilson.
“My mum and dad actually bought a derelict house that hadn’t been lived in in 40 years because it had the potential to build a snooker room at the back.
“They bought that and kept remortgaging. They have made a lot of sacrifices but they have always believed in me and always backed me. I’ve sacrificed my life for this moment.
“There are plenty of holes in walls, plenty of doors that have been battered. There are a lot of things that have been broken in frustration. It’s just because I leave it all out there. I try so hard with every event I play in.”
