Jak Jones brands sneering snooker rivals Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham 'pathetic' in astonishing blast

Jak Jones has hit back at Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham, branding their complaints about his playing style "pathetic" following his triumphs over them en route to his first World Snooker Championship Final.

The 2024 tournament has seen Jones rise unexpectedly to challenge Kyren Wilson for the title after a gruelling win against 2015 champion Bingham in the semi-finals. His methodical approach on the baize has drawn criticism from some of the sport's big names, including Trump and Bingham, who have blamed their losses on Jones' tactical gameplay, suggesting it threw them off their game.

Jones hit back in a stinging blast, telling SportsBoom: "They just can't accept it. I mean it's pathetic really, isn't it? Just accept it. Against Judd wasn't great. I noticed I couldn't believe the way he was playing against me.

"From when I went three up, he just completely changed as a player. I don't know if it's confidence or what. I was prepared to go into that match playing, attacking, and I thought he started that way, but then to say I knocked him out of his rhythm, I don't get it."

Despite facing criticism, Jones stands firm on his playing style, which he believes is unfairly labelled as negative by critics. He remains unshaken by the backlash, stating: "That doesn't affect me. There's been matches where I've played slow, but when I play slow, I get bogged down. But when I don't feel like I was playing like that, I just won't accept it."

Known for his quiet presence, dubbed the "Silent Assassin," Jones also shared his preference for solitude over seeking guidance from past Welsh champions or seasoned professionals, saying: "I just tend to keep myself to myself. I get on with everyone but haven't really had the opportunity. I'm