Following heartbreaking losses for Tian Pengfei and Pang Junxu, Chinese challenge has culminated at the 2023 Welsh Open snooker, here, we examine the participants, results, final schedule, draw, prize money, fixtures, dates, timings, & the TV coverage details of this ongoing tournament
With his 6-2 victory against Tian Pengfei in the semi-final of the 2023 Welsh Open, Robert Milkins is scheduled to clash versus Shaun Murphy for determining the champion. On Sunday, if Milkins manages to win the tournament, he will also claim £150,000 as the BetVictor Series winner.
Welsh Open snooker final 2023 Shaun Murphy vs Robert Milkins match schedule, date, time, results today, score, on TV coverage
𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗛𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟! 🎩
The Magician beats maiden semi finalist Pang Junxu 6-3 to reach his first ranking final since the 2021 World Championship!
Shaun Murphy vs Robert Milkins over the best of 17 frames tomorrow for the title 🏆 #HomeNations 🏴
— World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) February 18, 2023
2023 BetVictor Welsh Open semi-final results, Shaun Murphy vs Robert Milkins schedule, date, time, venue, & format
Shaun Murphy defeated Pang Junxu 6-3 to qualify for the BetVictor Welsh Open final in Llandudno, keeping him on track to win his first ranking trophy in three years. At 2-2, Murphy broke away to win four of the final five frames of a tense contest, securing a Sunday matchup with Robert Milkins. The Ray Reardon Trophy and the top prize of £80,000 will be awarded to the player, who will be the first to win nine frames. Additionally, Milkins will have the additional challenge of attempting to earn the BetVictor Series bonus.
At the BetVictor Welsh Open, Robert Milkins will play the match of his life on Sunday after defeating Tian Pengfei 6-2 in the semifinals to maintain his chances of taking home the championship alongside staggering £150,000 prize. After managing break of 82 in the eighth frame, Milkins clinched the match and qualified for the final, where he will face-off against Shaun Murphy.
2023 BetVictor Welsh Open: semifinal results (18th February)
- Pang Junxu 3-6 Shaun Murphy
- Robert Milkins 6-2 Tian Pengfei
BetVictor Welsh Open 2023: final schedule (18th February)
- Shaun Murphy vs Robert Milkins
2023 Welsh Open: prize money distribution
It is known that the winner of the 2023 Welsh Open will get £80,000 from the $427,000 total prize money. Instead of the losing semifinalists receiving only £17,500, the tournament’s runner-up will receive £35,000. Chinese talents Pang Junxu and Tian Pengfei lost in the Welsh Open semifinal match and received £17,500 in prize money as a result.
- Winner: £80,000
- Runner-up: £35,000
- Semi-final: £17,500
- Quarter-final: £11,000
- Last 16: £7,500
- Round of 32: £4,500
- Last 64: £3,000
- Highest break: £5,000
- Total: £427,000
When and where to watch: live stream & TV coverage telecast
Discovery+ & Eurosport will broadcast live coverage of the event for those who are unable to attend. Fans must buy tickets from here in order to attend this concert at the Venue Cymru. National coverage of this event will also be provided by BBC Cymru Wales & the BBC Red Button. Fans will be able to see the thrilling all-English final between Robert Milkins and Shaun Murphy on Sunday.