Keep the competitions coming!

That is the opinion of in-form Kettering snooker ace Kyren Wilson, who returns to action in the Sportsbet.io Champion of Champions tournament in Leicester on Thursday.

The 34-year-old has enjoyed a stunning couple of weeks, ending a difficult run of form by claiming a double of back-to-back ranking titles in the space of a fortnight.

He followed up his Northern Ireland Open success in Belfast a fortnight ago with International Championship glory in China on Sunday, beating John Higgins 10-8 in the final.

But there is not much time for Wilson to reflect on his success, as on Thursday afternoon (start 2pm) he takes on Ali Carter in the last 16 at the Leicester Arena.

The Champion of Champions is a non-ranking event, but it is quickly followed by the UK Championships in York on November 28, when Wilson will be targeting more ranking success.

"Winning back-to-back titles is an incredible feat really," said the 2024 world champion, who trains out of Barratts Club in Northampton.

"I'm probably boring people by saying how high the standard is, but it is frightening. It is through the roof.

"When you have all-time legends still around and getting to finals, it makes it even more difficult.

"I'm delighted I've bounced back from Belfast and won again. That is no mean feat.

"It is a great opportunity to now have the Champion of Champions and UK Championship coming up.

"I'll never complain about having back-to-back events.

"You have to dust yourself down and go again. It is a good time to be hitting form."

The winner of the clash between Wilson and Carter will go on to play either Zhao Xintong or Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the last eight on Thursday night.