Kyren Wilson and his wife Sophie are working with snooker’s world governing body to set up a support network for the families of players on tour.
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) and the Wilsons, who have two young sons, are hoping to put something in place by the time the World Championship gets under way in April.
Wilson, 34, who won the world title in 2024, has previously spoken about struggling “emotionally and mentally” being away from home as Sophie and other family members had to contend with serious health issues.
In December, the Englishman, said he was close to having a “mental breakdown” during his last-32 defeat by Elliot Slessor at the UK Championship
In an interview with BBC Sport, he expressed hope that snooker could deliver a tailored programme for players’ partners and families to help them navigate difficult periods while players are travelling the globe competing.
“I don’t think there’s anything like that in any other sport,” Wilson said.
“If snooker can be the first sort of stepping stone for that to happen I think it would be phenomenal and you know the obviously the main goal is if we can help anybody in need.
“We’re literally in a different city, different country every other week. I think where we’re going with this is if the families back home are struggling with the sort of ebbs and flows of tour life, there will be a support network and system where they can log in and chat with those going through exactly the same thing and just know that they’re not on their own.”
