As per the schedule, the 2023 British Open snooker will be played from 25th September through 1st October at The Centaur in Cheltenham, we examine all details surrounding the much-anticipated event and its results
Mark Allen remains a strong contender for the world’s top ranking, aiming to unseat Ronnie O’Sullivan, following his impressive 4-1 victory over Anthony McGill. However, Luca Brecel, the reigning World Champion, saw his prospects of claiming the number one spot dashed on the opening day of the Cazoo British Open in Cheltenham. As the current world number three, Mark Allen earned the Player of the Year title last season, securing three ranking titles, including the prestigious UK Championship.
British Open snooker 2023 results today, day 2 schedule, date, time, players, draw, prize money, live stream TV coverage
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2023 British Open qualifying results, first-round schedule, date, time, & venue
Australia’s 23-time ranking event champion, Neil Robertson, is seeking his first individual victory in more than a year. He had a strong start this week by defeating Welshman Jamie Clarke with a score of 4-1. During the match, Robertson showcased his skills with breaks of 55, 77, 50, and 70, securing his victory. His next opponent is Si Jiahui.
Judd Trump faced a tough challenge but managed to triumph over Anton Kazakov with a score of 4-2. Kazakov, from Ukraine, started strong with a break of 86 to take the opening frame and then secured the second frame, surprising everyone with a 2-0 lead. However, Trump turned the tide with contributions of 67, 67, and 116, ultimately emerging as the winner.
The defending champion, Ryan Day, displayed his dominance by whitewashing Sean O’Sullivan 4-0 to secure his spot in the next round. Meanwhile, four-time World Champion Mark Selby defeated fellow Leicester native Ben Woollaston with a score of 4-2. In another exciting match, Shaun Murphy triumphed over Rebecca Kenna with a score of 4-1, setting up an eagerly anticipated clash with Jack Lisowski in the last 64. Lisowski had a challenging match against Joe O’Connor but managed to win 4-3 to advance.
First Round Schedule (26th – 27th September)
September 26 (Morning Session)
- Ali Carter (ENG) v Xu Si (CHN)
- Yuan Sijun (CHN) v Ben Mertens (BEL)
- Thepchaiya Un-Nooh (THA) v Oliver Lines (ENG)
- Ma Hailong (CHN) v Mohamed Ibrahim (EGY)
September 26 (Afternoon Session)
- Lyu Haotian (CHN) v David Gilbert (ENG)
- Noppon Saengkham (THA) v Fergal O’Brien (IRL)
- Judd Trump (ENG) v Hammad Miah (ENG)
- Oliver Brown (ENG) v Hossein Vafaei (IRN)
- Scott Donaldson (SCO) v Liam Graham (SCO)
- Mark Williams (WAL) v Stephen Maguire (SCO)
- Jamie Jones (WAL) v Julien Leclercq (BEL)
- Neil Robertson (AUS) v Si Jiahui (CHN)
September 26 (Evening Session)
- Robert Milkins (ENG) v Barry Hawkins (ENG)
- Ken Doherty (IRL) v Matthew Stevens (WAL)
- Andy Hicks (ENG) v Graeme Dott (SCO)
- Jimmy Robertson (ENG) v Wu Yize (CHN)
- Rod Lawler (ENG) v Dominic Dale (WAL)
- Anthony Hamilton (ENG) v Xiao Guodong (CHN)
- Gary Wilson (ENG) v Chris Wakelin (ENG)
- Jack Lisowski (ENG) v Shaun Murphy (ENG)
September 27 (Morning Session)
- Fan Zhengyi (CHN) v Ross Muir (SCO)
- He Guoqiang (CHN) v Muhammad Asif (PAK)
- September 27 afternoon session
- Daniel Wells (WAL) v Ashley Carty (ENG)
- Matthew Selt (ENG) v Zak Surety (ENG)
- Tom Ford (ENG) v Ashley Hugill (ENG)
- David Grace (ENG) v Sanderson Lam (ENG)
September 27 (Afternoon Session)
- Ryan Day (WAL) v Thor Chuan Leong (MAS)
- John Higgins (SCO) v Robbie Williams (ENG)
- Mark Selby (ENG) v Tian Pengfei (CHN)
- Kyren Wilson (ENG) v Mark Allen (NIR)
- Ding Junhui (CHN) v Liu Hongyu (CHN)
- Ishpreet Singh Chadha (IND) v Stuart Bingham (ENG)
British Open 2023 Prize Money
The organizers of the 2023 British Open have made an official declaration regarding the tournament’s prize fund, which amounts to a total of $825,000. Notably, the winner of the championship is slated to earn a monetary reward of £100,000. Meanwhile, the second-place finisher will receive £45,000, and each of the semifinalists, who didn’t make it to the finals, will be granted £20,000.
- Winner: £100,000
- Runner-up: £45,000
- Semi-final: £20,000
- Quarter-final: £12,000
- Last 16: £8,000
- Last 32: £5,000
- Last 64: £3,000
- Highest break: £5,000
- Total: £478,000
When & Where To Watch: live stream & TV coverage telecast
The official announcement has confirmed that European viewers outside UK and Ireland will be able to watch live broadcasts of all British Open 2023 matches via Eurosport and Discovery+. Meanwhile, Matchroom Sport will handle the event’s streaming in all other parts of the world.
- Europe: Eurosport and discovery+
- UK: ITV
- China: Liaoning TV, Migu, Youku, Huya.com
- Hong Kong China: Now TV
- Thailand: Truevision
- All Other Territories: Matchroom.Live
- Malaysia and Brunei: Astro SuperSport