World Seniors Snooker Championship 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Figueiredo BEATS Doherty in thrilling final to lift Crucible crown

That's it for the season!

The snooker season draws to a close with this afternoon's seniors final.

Of course, plenty of snooker action will still take place but the season is wrapped up.

Kyren Wilson's win here at the Crucible was a major highlight in the calendar.

But many would have begrudged Igor Figueiredo his win today. One of the nicest men to take their place at the table.

Emotional moment

Having reflected on his title win earlier, Igor Figueiredo paid tribute to his wife as he has done throughout the week.

He attributes his performance and form to her backing in recent months and is thrilled to share this moment with her.

He said: “And breathe! I’m over the moon. I just have lots to be thankful for.

“Two and a half years ago I had bad problems, psychological problems. I stopped for two years.

“After I met my girl I started to breathe more and practice every day. I love you my sweet girl! Now I have this moment.

“This moment is so, so important in my life.

How he won it

Igor Figueiredo only dropped four frames in total this week as he claimed this huge victory.

Here's how he did it:

Igor Figueiredo

• R16: Igor Figueiredo 3-1 Tessa Davidson
• QF: Jimmy White 0-3 Igor Figueiredo
• SF: Igor Figueiredo 4-1 Tony Drago
• F: Igor Figueiredo 5-2 Tony Drago

Highest break

Actually, that's not all for Igor Figueiredo!

He also topped the highest breaks chart, claiming the £2,000 prize for doing so!

His two highest breaks coming in the final two frames of the semi final. With the only other century coming from Doherty in the final earlier today.

• Igor Figueiredo 119
• Igor Figueiredo 110
• Ken Doherty 100
• Igor Figueiredo 93
• Tony Drago 91

Igor's winnings

Igor Figueiredo only had eyes on the trophy.

But in scooping that he's also secured a couple of added extras which will mean an awful lot to him.

Firstly, he's bagged himself a cool £20,000 in prize money for coming out victorious.

And there's also an automatic spot in the champion of champions to come later this year - something he's excited about!

He said: “It is so good for me. It’s a very special moment to play another championship here in the UK.”

Emotion

Here was the winning moment for Igor Figueiredo and the instant emotion at getting over the line.

It was evident all week how much just being here meant to him.

That winning feeling

Igor Figueiredo got his hands on the world senior snooker championship trophy.

But he did so prematurely - before the presentation team could hand it to him!

After Doherty received his prize, Igor Figueiredo was then handed his trophy and allowed to celebrate for real.

Doherty reacts

Ken Doherty admits he was beaten by the better player on the day as he paid tribute to Igor Figueiredo.

He told Channel 5: “He just played fantastic. I got off to a great start but he came back strong, potting some really good balls and getting some good breaks.

“He finished it off in style. I had a few chances and it got a bit closer towards the end but he deserved to win. He played much better than me.

“You should never give up and should always keep trying. I just fell a bit short. Congratulations to Igor, well done.”