Mark Selby vs John Higgins
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Welsh Open snooker 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Mark Selby vs John Higgins on NOW, Brecel in quarter-final action later – updates
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First quarter-final
The first quarter-final of the day is about to begin!
- Mark Selby vs John Higgins
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Ronnie breaks silence
Ronnie O'Sullivan has apologised to fans following his latest withdrawal.
The Rocket withdrew from the Welsh Open on Tuesday just hours before he was due to play.
His exit followed absences at the Shoot Out, Scottish Open, Masters and German Masters.
Referencing his recent withdrawals, four-time Welsh Open champion O'Sullivan wrote on X: "I realise plenty of people who bought tickets to some recent snooker events will have been frustrated when I withdrew.
"So I just wanted to say sorry to those of you who’ve been disappointed with me having to pull out of those tournaments.
"I’ve been trying to prioritise my health and well-being, which sometimes means making last-minute decisions not to play.
"It’s never an easy decision and I hate letting people down.
"I’m doing what I can to get back to my best, and I’m grateful for all your support and understanding."
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First match
The first match of the day is due to start in just under an hour...
- Mark Selby vs John Higgins
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Yesterday's results
- John Higgins 4-0 Yuan Sijun
- Jackson Page 4-0 Tom Ford
- Matthew Stevens 1-4 Joe O'Connor
- Sanderson Lam 2-4 Stephen Maguire
- Ryan Day 1-4 Ali Carter
- Mark Selby 4-0 Jamie Jones
- Matthew Selt 2-4 Jack Lisowski
- Pang Junxu 1-4 Luca Brecel
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What is the prize money?
- Winner: £100,000
- Runner-up: £45,000
- Semi-final: £21,000
- Quarter-final: £13,200
- Last 16: £9,000
- Last 32: £5,400
- Last 64: £3,000
- Last 96: £1,000
- Highest break; £5,000
- Total: £550,400
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Home Nations bonus
There are four BetVictor Home Nations events, with the best performer across all four events banking an extra £150,000.
These events are:
- The English Open (WINNER: Neil Robertson)
- The Northern Irish Open (WINNER: Kyren Wilson)
- The Scottish Open (WINNER: Lei Peifan)
- The Welsh Open
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BetVictor rankings
- Neil Robertson, £118,600
- Kyren Wilson, £114,400
- Lei Peifan, £110,000
- Wu Yize, £90,000
- Judd Trump, £58,200
- Mark Allen, £39,600
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What is the format?
The last 64, last 32 and last 16 rounds will be played in a best-of-seven-frames format.
The quarter-final will become a best of nine frames, the semi-final will be best of 11 frames, and the final will be best of 17 frames.
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Coming up today
Quarter-final action kicks off with a bang in Llandudno as Mark Selby and John Higgins go head-to-head for a spot in the semis.
Later, Jackson Page will be hoping he can continue to fly the Welsh flag into the weekend as he looks to get past 2023 world champion Luca Brecel on home turf.
From 12pm
- Selby vs Higgins
From 3pm
- Page vs Brecel
From 7pm
- Carter vs O'Connor
- Lisowski vs Maguire
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Eyes on the prize
There's a decent amount of dosh on offer this week in Llandudno.
This is a big event and the prize money matches that - with more than £550,00 in the pot.
- Winner: £100,000
- Runner-up: £45,000
- Semi-final: £21,000
- Quarter-final: £13,200
- Last 16: £9,000
- Last 32: £5,400
- Last 64: £3,000
- Last 96: £1,000
- Highest break; £5,000
- Total: £550,400
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Thursday results
Some brilliant snooker played on a packed day of action in Wales.
John Higgins, Jackson Page, Ali Carter and Mark Selby were all impressive as they booked their place in the last-eight.
- John Higgins 4-0 Sijun Yuan
- Jackson Page 4-0 Tom Ford
- Sanderson Lam 2-4 Stephen Maguire
- Matthew Stevens 1-4 Joe O'Connor
- Ryan Day 1-4 Ali Carter
- Mark Selby 4-0 Jamie Jones
- Junxu Pang 1-4 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 2-4 Jack Lisowski
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On the right Page
Jackson Page has booked his place in the quarter-finals as he continues to impress on the big stage.
Still only 23, the former teenage sensation believes his recent run to the final of the Championship League has given him invaluable experience.
He said: " I’ve just been gaining experience.
"I feel like I’m in control more when I’m playing, control of the table more.
"Obviously that comes with wins and consistency, it all just comes together and gives you confidence.
"I think the biggest key is confidence. I’ve had a few good runs this year, hopefully I can do that little bit better now."
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Rocket apology
Ronnie O'Sullivan has said sorry to snooker fans after pulling out of the Welsh Open.
The Rocket wrote on X: "I realise plenty of people who bought tickets to some recent snooker events will have been frustrated when I withdrew.
"So I just wanted to say sorry to those of you who’ve been disappointed with me having to pull out of those tournaments.
"I’ve been trying to prioritise my health and well-being, which sometimes means making last-minute decisions not to play.
"It’s never an easy decision and I hate letting people down.
"I’m doing what I can to get back to my best, and I’m grateful for all your support and understanding."
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Lisowski wins
A stunning 131 break sees Lisowski win it. He will face Stephen Maguire in the quarter-final.
- Matthew Selt 2-4 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
For the second time in a row, getting 59 on the board is enough as Lisowski goes into the lead.
- Matthew Selt 2-3 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
It's all square on Table 2.
Matthew Selt responds to Lisowski's surge with a 59-18 frame, drawing level as the crowd in Wales settle in for a late one.
- Matthew Selt 2-2 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Brecel BEATS Junxu
The former world champion comes good when it matters.
He gets an easy early red and doesn't let the 24-year-old Pang off his chair.
It wasn't pretty, but the Belgian Bullet gets the job done.
- Junxu Pang 1-4 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 1-2 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
Great heart from Junxu Pang, who sees through a tough fourth frame to keep his contest with Luca Brecel alive.
Stock up on the coffee because both these games look to be heading late tonight.
- Junxu Pang 1-3 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 1-2 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
Lisowski rattled off some brilliant breaks in the last round.
And he's at it again tonight.
A quickfire century puts him into the lead, 123 for The Big Lisowski.
Meanwhile, Brecel and Junxu are still battling it out over the second-to-last red. The Chinese star refuses to back down.
- Junxu Pang 0-3 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 1-2 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
After a marathon 88-50 frame, Lisowski levels it up.
Brecel meanwhile should be able to seal a whitewash win from here.
The table is set nicely and he's 31-21 behind after yet another unforced error from Junxu.
- Junxu Pang 0-3 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 1-1 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
Great response from Lisowski, who dropped only his second frame of the tournament in that opener.
He's 39-0 down, but storms back and currently leads 61-39.
Both players trading safeties, we could be in for a late night.
Over on Table 1, Junxu has the 31-1 lead but again it's developed into a tactical chess match.
- Junxu Pang 0-3 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 1-0 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
A night of missed opportunities so far for Junxu.
He jaws out an easy brown into the middle pocket with the table set fair.
Brecel makes him pay, extending his lead to three frames.
While on Table 2, a marathon first frame goes the way of Selt.
- Junxu Pang 0-3 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 1-0 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
It's Brecel who breaks the frame open.
He eventually takes it 63-16 - it might be scrappy, but so far he's getting the job done.
Over on Table 2, in-form Jack Lisowski's match with Matthew Selt is finally underway.
- Junxu Pang 0-2 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 0-0 Jack Lisowski
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Latest scores – Evening session
A messy second frame from both Brecel and Junxu.
The Chinese star fouls early on after pocketing a stray red, while Brecel is guilty of some odd shot choices.
The Belgian currently leads 30-16 and this one could go either way...
- Junxu Pang 0-1 Luca Brecel
- Matthew Selt 0-0 Jack Lisowski