The Welshman, aged 30, reached the quarter-finals on his Crucible debut a year ago and has reached the semi-finals for just the second time in his career. Known for his calm demeanor, methodical style, and superb safety play, Jones has received praise from Australia’s 2010 world champion Neil Robertson, who considers him one of the top five safety players globally. Despite his solid performance, Jones has faced criticism for knocking players out of their rhythm.
During his match against world number two Judd Trump, Jones showcased his skills by compiling seven half centuries and two century breaks, far exceeding Trump’s performance. Despite this, he has still faced unwarranted attacks on his style and manner of play. Refusing to let the negativity affect him, Jones remains focused on his game and aims to prove his critics wrong.
Jones expressed his displeasure at the negative comments on social media, highlighting that it only comes from people sitting at home behind their screens. He even compared his shot time to Trump’s, emphasizing that the criticism is baseless. With a solid performance at the Crucible, Jones is determined to continue his impressive run and silence his detractors.
