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2024 UK Championship

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2024 Victorian Plumbing UK Championship
Tournament information
Dates23 November – 1 December 2024 (2024-11-23 – 2024-12-01)
VenueYork Barbican
CityYork
CountryEngland
OrganisationWorld Snooker Tour
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£1,205,000
Winner's share£250,000
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The 2024 UK Championship (officially the 2024 Victorian Plumbing UK Championship)[1] is a professional snooker tournament that is taking place from 23 November to 1 December 2024 at the York Barbican in York, England. The 48th edition of the UK Championship, it is the ninth ranking event of the 2024‍–‍25 season, following the 2024 International Championship and preceding the 2024 Snooker Shoot Out. It is the first of the season's three Triple Crown events, preceding the 2025 Masters and the 2025 World Snooker Championship. Organised by the World Snooker Tour and sponsored by Victorian Plumbing, the event is being broadcast by the BBC domestically, by Discovery+ and Eurosport in Europe, and by other broadcasters worldwide. The winner will receive £250,000 from a total prize fund of £1,205,000.

Qualifiers took place over four rounds from 16 to 21 November 2024 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, England. The reigning World Women's Champion Bai Yulu won her first three qualifying matches, becoming the first woman to win three matches at a professional ranking tournament.

Ronnie O'Sullivan was the defending champion, having defeated Ding Junhui 10‍–‍7 in the final of the previous year's event. He was defeated 4‍–‍6 by Barry Hawkins in the opening round.

Format

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The event is being staged at the York Barbican in York, England.

The event is taking place from 23 November to 1 December at the York Barbican in York, England.[2][3] The ninth ranking event of the 2024‍–‍25 season, following the 2024 International Championship and preceding the 2024 Snooker Shoot Out, the tournament is the 48th edition of the UK Championship, which was first held in 1977 as the United Kingdom Professional Snooker Championship. For the tournament's first seven years, only United Kingdom residents or passport holders were eligible to compete.[4][5] At the 1984 event, the UK Championship became a ranking tournament open to players of any nationality.[6][7] The first Triple Crown event of the season, it precedes the 2025 Masters and the 2025 World Snooker Championship.

The event uses a format adopted since the 2022 edition, which is similar to the format of the World Championship.[8][9] The top 16 players in the snooker world rankings are seeded through to the round of 32. An additional 128 players—comprising professionals ranked outside the top 16 and leading amateur players from the Q Tour and other amateur events—competed in a four‑round qualifying tournament from 16 to 21 November at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester,[10] with higher ranked players given byes to the later rounds.[11] The 16 successful qualifiers advanced to the round of 32, where they were drawn at random against the top 16 seeds.[8][12]

All matches are played as the best of 11 frames up to the final, which is the best of 19 frames.[10][3] The defending champion was Ronnie O'Sullivan, who won his record‑extending eighth UK Championship title in 2023, defeating China's Ding Junhui 10‍‍–‍7 in the final.[13][14] The 2021 winner Zhao Xintong, whose 20‑month ban for match‑fixing offences expired on 1 September 2024, was among the amateur players invited as a WPBSA qualifier after he won Q Tour Event 3 in October 2024.[11]

Broadcasters and viewership

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The qualifying matches were broadcast by Discovery+ in Europe (including the United Kingdom and Ireland); starting from 18 November, they were additionally available worldwide (except for China) on World Snooker Tour's Facebook and YouTube channels, with live commentary on one table. Round 4 of qualifying, called "Judgement Day", featured live commentary on all four tables, with roving coverage.[15] The World Snooker Tour reported that the qualifiers had received almost three million views on Facebook and YouTube combined, almost double the previous year's figures.[16]

The main event is being broadcast domestically in the United Kingdom by the BBC, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website; by Eurosport and Discovery+ in Europe (including the United Kingdom and Ireland); by CCTV‑5, the CBSA‑WPBSA Academy WeChat Channel, the CBSA‑WPBSA Academy Douyin and Huya Live in China; by Now TV in Hong Kong; by Astro SuperSport in Malaysia and Brunei; by True Sports in Thailand; by Sportcast in Taiwan; and by Premier Sports in the Philippines. It is available from Matchroom Sport in all other territories.[17]

The title sponsor for the event is Victorian Plumbing,[1] with additional sponsorship from All British Casinos and LP Cues.[18][19]

Prize fund

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The breakdown of prize money for the event is shown below:[20]

  • Winner: £250,000
  • Runner-up: £100,000
  • Semi-finalists: £50,000
  • Quarter-finalists: £25,000
  • Last 16: £15,000
  • Last 32: £10,000
  • Last 48: £7,500
  • Last 80: £5,000
  • Last 112: £2,500
  • Highest break: £15,000
  • Total: £1,205,000

Summary

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Qualifying

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The qualifying stage was held at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester.

Qualifying round one

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African Champion Hatem Yassen (pictured in 2016) whitewashed women's world number one Mink Nutcharut, recording his first win since regaining his tour card.

In the first qualifying round, reigning Women's World Champion Bai Yulu recovered from 1‍–‍3 down to defeat Farakh Ajaib 6‍–‍4, making four breaks over 50. Liam Davies missed the final pink of an attempted maximum break in the fourth frame of his 6‍–‍3 win over Ahmed Aly Elsayed. From 2‍–‍3 behind against Sunny Akani, the 2021 champion Zhao Xintong won four consecutive frames for a 6‍–‍3 victory. Zhao made a 146 break in the match, his highest on the professional tour. By beating Dean Young 6‍–‍3, Mohamed Shehab recorded his first win since regaining professional status in 2024, following a 17‑year absence from the tour. Former professional Iulian Boiko defeated Bulcsú Révész 6‍–‍3. Jimmy White, aged 62, defeated amateur player Paul Deaville 6‍–‍2, and reigning African champion Hatem Yassen whitewashed Mink Nutcharut.[21][10]

Qualifying round two

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The 1992 winner Jimmy White (pictured in 2016) won his first qualifying match but lost 4‍–‍6 to Ross Muir in the second qualifying round.

In the second qualifying round, Bai defeated Jamie Jones 6‍–‍4, becoming the first woman since Kelly Fisher in 1999 to win back‑to‑back matches at a professional ranking event.[22] Louis Heathcote whitewashed Shehab, and Artemijs Žižins defeated David Grace 6‍–‍3.[22][23] Zhao defeated Jiang Jun 6‍–‍2 in a match that produced a break of at least 50 in every frame. The 1992 winner White lost 4‍–‍6 to Ross Muir, while 2003 champion Matthew Stevens defeated Thailand's Manasawin Phetmalaikul 6‍–‍4. Hong Kong's Marco Fu beat Iranian professional Amir Sarkhosh 6‍–‍1 while Antoni Kowalski defeated Anthony Hamilton 6‍–‍3. Graeme Dott lost 4‍–‍6 to Julien Leclercq, and He Guoqiang beat Robbie McGuigan 6‍–‍1.[24][10]

Qualifying round three

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The 2004 winner Stephen Maguire (pictured in 2011) became the third player to record 100 century breaks at the UK Championship.

In the third qualifying round, Jack Lisowski defeated Rory Thor 6‍–‍4. In his 6‍–‍3 defeat of Žižins, Stephen Maguire became the third player (after Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan) to record 100 century breaks in the UK Championship.[25] Jak Jones defeated Ian Burns 6‍–‍2, and Stuart Bingham defeated amateur Oliver Sykes 6‍–‍3. Bingham commented: "I'm not quite the player I was in 2015, there are a few yips in there and my arm gets tight sometimes. But I have played some very good matches this season."[25][10]

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Bai Yulu became the first woman to win three matches at a professional ranking event.

Bai recovered from 3‍–‍5 behind to defeat Scott Donaldson 6‍–‍5, making breaks over 50 in each of the last three frames. Her victory made her the first woman to win three matches in a professional ranking event.[26] She commented: "I was very nervous and I didn't think I would win, but I did well. I have learned a lot."[26] After defeating Oliver Lines 6‍–‍5, three‑time UK Champion Neil Robertson commented: "My game is there, in a way it was good to have to dig deep tonight in a match where things were not going my way."[27] After losing the first two frames to Noppon Saengkham, Zhao won six in a row for a 6‍–‍2 victory. Leclercq defeated Dominic Dale by the same score and commented afterwards: "It's all about experience for me and trying to improve on the tactical side."[27] Zhou Yuelong won six consecutive frames to defeat Fu 6‍–‍3, and David Lilley beat Thepchaiya Un‑Nooh by the same score. Barry Hawkins beat Alfie Burden 6‍–‍1, and Wu Yize defeated Ashley Carty 6‍–‍2.[27][10]

Qualifying round four

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In the fourth and final qualifying round, branded as "Judgement Day", Maguire faced Elliot Slessor. Maguire went 4‍–‍2 ahead, making a highest break of 134, but Slessor drew level at 5‍–‍5. Maguire won the 59‑minute deciding frame after a long safety exchange on the colours and commented afterwards: "If I had lost that frame I don't know what I would have done—maybe given up. I was over the edge mentally."[28] Bingham whitewashed Jimmy Robertson and said after the match: "I feel I am going in the right direction with my game."[28] Jackson Page defeated Hossein Vafaei 6‍–‍2, commenting: "I have had some results recently and I am feeling good at the table."[28] Jak Jones defeated Fan Zhengyi 6‍–‍3, compiling a highest break of 135.[28][10] Bai lost 1‍–‍6 to Lisowski. After the match, she said: "I have gained a lot of experience of these occasions this week, it gives me more confidence. I can see some weaknesses in my game which I will work on." She stated that influencing girls to play snooker was one of her motivations to perform well.[29] Lisowski commented: "Bai had an incredible run and that storyline was in the back of my head so I had to keep my concentration tonight."[29][30] Wu defeated Lilley 6‍–‍3, while Ryan Day overcame Sanderson Lam 6‍–‍2. Hawkins beat Wang Yuchen 6‍–‍3, making a highest break of 111. Hawkins commented afterwards: "It's tough coming here to qualify but it feels great when you get through."[29][10]

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In his first professional tournament after serving a 20‑month ban, 2021 winner Zhao Xintong (pictured in 2016) qualified for the main stage.

Zhao reached the main stage with a 6‍–‍2 victory over Ricky Walden. After the match, Zhao commented on his return to the sport, saying: "I have really missed this.... I love snooker and I needed to come back."[31] David Gilbert beat Leclercq 6‍–‍1, commenting afterwards: "I played terrible but kept nicking frames.... Hopefully York will rekindle something for me." Matthew Selt defeated Zhou 6‍–‍3, saying after the match: "I got a bit nervous towards the end so I'm delighted to get through." Lei Peifan defeated Ben Woollaston 6‍–‍2.[31][10] Neil Robertson defeated Stevens 6‍–‍2, making breaks of 136 and 125. He commented: "The game has changed a lot in the last couple of years. It's less about thundering in long balls and scoring heavily, it's more about denying your opponent scoring opportunities."[32] Stan Moody trailed He 1‍–‍4 but tied the scores at 4‍–‍4. However, He won the match in a deciding frame. Robert Milkins beat Xu Si 6‍–‍2, saying afterwards: "It has been a shocker of a season for me so far... If I can get to a quarter or semi‑final I'll be happy." Michael Holt, who had recently regained his tour card, defeated Liu Hongyu 6‍–‍2. He commented: "I have battled all week, been a bit lucky at times but got there in the end."[32][10]

Main Stage

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First round

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Barry Hawkins (pictured in 2012) defeated defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 6‍–‍4.

The first round of the event, featuring the 16 successful qualifiers against the 16 seeded players, is taking place from 23 to 26 November.[33][3] Facing qualifier Barry Hawkins in the opening match, the defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan led 3‍–‍1 and 4‍–‍2.[34] However, Hawkins then won four consecutive frames, including a run of 320 points without reply, as he secured a 6‍–‍4 victory.[34][35] It was Hawkins's third victory over O'Sullivan in their 21 meetings and his first at a ranking event in eight years.[34] Hawkins commented: "Maybe I was a bit more aggressive today, I had a bit more confidence and belief."[34][36] The ninth seed Shaun Murphy won the first three frames against qualifier Zhao Xintong, but Zhao recovered to tie the scores at 3‍–‍3. Murphy, who had recently started working with retired professional Peter Ebdon as a coach and mentor, eventually won the match in a deciding frame. He commented afterward that "[Zhao] was in the top 16 at the time of his suspension. He really put me under it."[37][35] Murphy welcomed Zhao back to the sport, saying: "We've all made mistakes, he has served his time, he should be allowed the opportunity to ... get back on the tour."[38] Ding Junhui, the eighth seed and three‑time champion, faced qualifier Robert Milkins. Milkins took a 5‍–‍3 lead, making a 130 break in the seventh frame. However, Ding made breaks of 57, 135, and 63 to win the match 6‍–‍5, commenting afterwards: "Winning is all that matters. Whether you are struggling or playing very good, you just have to win."[39] Playing with a new cue, qualifier David Gilbert made six half‑century breaks as he defeated the 16th seed Xiao Guodong 6‍–‍4, commenting afterward: "It wasn't great. It was patchy, but I felt good in areas." In losing the match, Xiao fell out of the top 16 in the world rankings after the tournament and failed to qualify for the 2025 Masters.[39]

The 2022 champion and fourth seed Mark Allen faced qualifier Jackson Page. The scores were tied at 3‍–‍3 after the first six frames. Allen won frame seven after receiving 40 points in fouls and also won frame eight to move one from victory at 5‍–‍3. Page cleared the colours to win frame nine on the last black and then had opportunities in the tenth to force a deciding frame. However, Allen won the frame on the last black to complete a 6‍–‍4 victory. Allen expressed frustration afterwards with his form, calling his performance "awful"[40] and saying: "I'm not in a good place with my game. I'm just struggling with my snooker... Nothing is coming easy to me at the moment."[41] The 12th seed Ali Carter defeated qualifier Ryan Day by the same score to reach the last 16 of the tournament for the first time since the 2012 event. Carter said: "A good run would do everything for my confidence. Wins have been hard to come by and I had to work for that."[41] Mark Selby, a two‑time winner and the fifth seed, played qualifier Jack Lisowski. Selby made breaks of 119, 59, and 136 as he established a 3‍–‍0 lead; in the first three frames, Selby scored 329 points, while Lisowski scored only six points by potting a red and blue. However, Lisowski won six of the last seven frames, making breaks of 55, 63, 100, 70, and 61, to clinch the match 6‍–‍4 and secure his first win over Selby in four years.[40] Lisowski said afterwards: "[Selby] looked like a million dollars. I stuck in there and I feel good. I played solid tonight. I'm not known for my solid snooker but that was good."[42] Qualifier Wu Yize took a 5‍–‍2 lead over 13th seed Si Jiahui. Although Si won the next two frames, Wu made a 52 break in the tenth frame to secure a 6‍–‍4 win.[42]

The reigning World Champion Kyren Wilson whitewashed qualifier Stephen Maguire, who had won the title 20 years previously at the 2004 event. Both players struggled in the match; Kyren Wilson made two half-century breaks while Maguire produced a highest break of 32.[43][44] Kyren Wilson later stated that he had been suffering from a migraine during the early frames.[44] Of his 6–0 victory, Kyren Wilson said: "It was surprsing. I went into the match expecting a tough battle. He is a real battler and for whatever reason it wasn't happening."[45] Maguire commented afterwards: "I still despise getting beaten, but I also despise playing like that. There's getting beaten and there's not showing up."[44] The 15th seed Chris Wakelin trailed qualifier Matthew Selt 1‍–‍3 at the mid-session interval but won five of the last six frames to secure a 6‍–‍4 victory and reach the last 16 of the tournament for the first time. Calling the match "a tough one, really tough," Wakelin said: "[Selt] didn't have much left towards the end so I knew if I could hold myself together I could get over the line."[44]

Main draw

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The draw for the tournament is shown below.[46] Numbers in parentheses after the players' names denote the top 16 seeded players, an "a" indicates amateur players who are not on the main World Snooker Tour, and players in bold denote match winners.[33][3]

 
Last 32
Best of 11 frames		Last 16
Best of 11 frames		Quarter-finals
Best of 11 frames		Semi-finals
Best of 11 frames		Final
Best of 19 frames
 
                  
 
 
 
 
  Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (1) 4
 
 
 
  Barry Hawkins (ENG) 6
 
 England Barry Hawkins
 
 
 
 England David Gilbert
 
  Xiao Guodong (CHN) (16) 4
 
 
 
  David Gilbert (ENG) 6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Shaun Murphy (ENG) (9) 6
 
 
 
  Zhao Xintong (CHN) (a) 5
 
 England Shaun Murphy (9)
 
 
 
 China Ding Junhui (8)
 
  Ding Junhui (CHN) (8) 6
 
 
 
  Robert Milkins (ENG) 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Mark Selby (ENG) (5) 4
 
 
 
  Jack Lisowski (ENG) 6
 
 England Jack Lisowski
 
 
 
 England Ali Carter (12)
 
  Ali Carter (ENG) (12) 6
 
 
 
  Ryan Day (WAL) 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Si Jiahui (CHN) (13) 4
 
 
 
  Wu Yize (CHN) 6
 
 China Wu Yize
 
 
 
 Northern Ireland Mark Allen (4)
 
  Mark Allen (NIR) (4) 6
 
 
 
  Jackson Page (WAL) 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Judd Trump (ENG) (3)
 
 
 
  Neil Robertson (AUS)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  John Higgins (SCO) (14)
 
 
 
  He Guoqiang (CHN)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Zhang Anda (CHN) (11)
 
 
 
  Lei Peifan (CHN)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Mark Williams (WAL) (6)
 
 
 
  Stuart Bingham (ENG)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Luca Brecel (BEL) (7) 5
 
 
 
  Jak Jones (WAL) 6
 
 Wales Jak Jones
 
 
 
 England Michael Holt
 
  Gary Wilson (ENG) (10) 1
 
 
 
  Michael Holt (ENG) 6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Chris Wakelin (ENG) (15) 6
 
 
 
  Matthew Selt (ENG) 4
 
 England Chris Wakelin (15)
 
 
 
 England Kyren Wilson (2)
 
  Kyren Wilson (ENG) (2) 6
 
 
  Stephen Maguire (SCO) 0
 

Qualifying draw

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The results of the qualifying draw are shown below. Numbers in parentheses after the players' names denote the players' seeding, an "a" indicates amateur players who were not on the main World Snooker Tour, and players in bold denote match winners.[10][47]

Round 1 (Last 144)
Best of 11 frames
16–17 November		Round 2 (Last 112)
Best of 11 frames
17–18 November		Round 3 (Last 80)
Best of 11 frames
18–19 November		Round 4 (Last 48)
Best of 11 frames
20–21 November
 Gong Chenzhi (CHN) (81)6 Ian Burns (ENG) (80)6 Jak Jones (WAL) (17)6
 Daniel Womersley (ENG) (a)2 Gong Chenzhi (CHN) (81)0 Ian Burns (ENG) (80)2 Jak Jones (WAL) (17)6
 Jonas Luz (BRA) (112)1 Jordan Brown (NIR) (49)2 Fan Zhengyi (CHN) (48)6 Fan Zhengyi (CHN) (48)3
 Florian Nüßle (AUT) (a)6 Florian Nüßle (AUT) (a)6 Florian Nüßle (AUT) (a)2
 Liam Graham (SCO) (96)6 Long Zehuang (CHN) (65)6 Elliot Slessor (ENG) (32)6
 Baipat Siripaporn (THA) (119)0 Liam Graham (SCO) (96)3 Long Zehuang (CHN) (65)3 Elliot Slessor (ENG) (32)5
 Artemijs Žižins (LAT) (97)6 David Grace (ENG) (64)3 Stephen Maguire (SCO) (33)6 Stephen Maguire (SCO) (33)6
 Mark Joyce (ENG) (a)1 Artemijs Žižins (LAT) (97)6 Artemijs Žižins (LAT) (97)3
 Haris Tahir (PAK) (104)6 Daniel Wells (WAL) (57)6 Jimmy Robertson (ENG) (40)6
 Craig Steadman (ENG) (a)3 Haris Tahir (PAK) (104)4 Daniel Wells (WAL) (57)5 Jimmy Robertson (ENG) (40)0
 Ben Mertens (BEL) (89)4 Stuart Carrington (ENG) (72)3 Stuart Bingham (ENG) (25)6 Stuart Bingham (ENG) (25)6
 Oliver Sykes (ENG) (a)6 Oliver Sykes (ENG) (a)6 Oliver Sykes (ENG) (a)3
 Mostafa Dorgham (EGY) (105)6 Jamie Clarke (WAL) (56)6 Jackson Page (WAL) (41)6
 Huang Jiahao (CHN) (112)4 Mostafa Dorgham (EGY) (105)4 Jamie Clarke (WAL) (56)4 Jackson Page (WAL) (41)6
 Liam Pullen (ENG) (88)6 Ma Hailong (CHN) (73)6 Hossein Vafaei (IRN) (24)6 Hossein Vafaei (IRN) (24)2
 Joshua Thomond (ENG) (a)3 Liam Pullen (ENG) (88)3 Ma Hailong (CHN) (73)3
 Zak Surety (ENG) (85)6 Rory Thor (MAS) (76)6 Jack Lisowski (ENG) (21)6
 Simon Blackwell (ENG) (a)4 Zak Surety (ENG) (85)4 Rory Thor (MAS) (76)4 Jack Lisowski (ENG) (21)6
 Farakh Ajaib (PAK) (108)4 Jamie Jones (WAL) (53)4 Scott Donaldson (SCO) (44)5 Bai Yulu (CHN) (117)1
 Bai Yulu (CHN) (117)6 Bai Yulu (CHN) (117)6 Bai Yulu (CHN) (117)6
 Dean Young (SCO) (92)4 Louis Heathcote (ENG) (69)6 Ryan Day (WAL) (28)6
 Mohammed Shehab (UAE) (120)6 Mohammed Shehab (UAE) (120)0 Louis Heathcote (ENG) (69)3 Ryan Day (WAL) (28)6
 Haydon Pinhey (ENG) (101)w/o Sanderson Lam (ENG) (60)6 Yuan Sijun (CHN) (37)5 Sanderson Lam (ENG) (60)2
 Reanne Evans (ENG) (113)w/d Haydon Pinhey (ENG) (101)3 Sanderson Lam (ENG) (60)6
 Liam Davies (WAL) (100)6 David Lilley (ENG) (61)6 Thepchaiya Un-Nooh (THA) (36)3
 Ahmed Aly Elsayed (USA) (118)3 Liam Davies (WAL) (100)2 David Lilley (ENG) (61)6 David Lilley (ENG) (61)3
 Bulcsú Révész (HUN) (93)3 Ashley Carty (ENG) (68)6 Wu Yize (CHN) (29)6 Wu Yize (CHN) (29)6
 Iulian Boiko (UKR) (a)6 Iulian Boiko (UKR) (a)4 Ashley Carty (ENG) (68)2
 Wang Yuchen (HKG) (109)6 Mark Davis (ENG) (52)5 Robbie Williams (ENG) (45)4
 Lewis Ullah (ENG) (a)2 Wang Yuchen (HKG) (109)6 Wang Yuchen (HKG) (109)6 Wang Yuchen (HKG) (109)3
 Alexander Ursenbacher (SUI) (84)6 Alfie Burden (ENG) (77)6 Barry Hawkins (ENG) (20)6 Barry Hawkins (ENG) (20)6
 Joshua Cooper (ENG) (a)1 Alexander Ursenbacher (SUI) (84)4 Alfie Burden (ENG) (77)1
 Lei Peifan (CHN) (83)6 Hammad Miah (ENG) (78)2 Tom Ford (ENG) (19)5
 Vladislav Gradinari (MDA) (a)0 Lei Peifan (CHN) (83)6 Lei Peifan (CHN) (83)6 Lei Peifan (CHN) (83)6
 Mink Nutcharut (THA) (110)0 Joe Perry (ENG) (51)6 Ben Woollaston (ENG) (46)6 Ben Woollaston (ENG) (46)2
 Hatem Yassen (EGY) (121)6 Hatem Yassen (EGY) (121)2 Joe Perry (ENG) (51)5
 Amir Sarkhosh (IRN) (94)6 Marco Fu (HKG) (67)6 Zhou Yuelong (CHN) (30)6
 Anton Kazakov (UKR) (a)1 Amir Sarkhosh (IRN) (94)1 Marco Fu (HKG) (67)3 Zhou Yuelong (CHN) (30)3
 Cheung Ka Wai (HKG) (99)6 Aaron Hill (IRL) (62)6 Matthew Selt (ENG) (35)6 Matthew Selt (ENG) (35)6
 Harvey Chandler (ENG) (a)1 Cheung Ka Wai (HKG) (99)5 Aaron Hill (IRL) (62)2
 Antoni Kowalski (POL) (102)6 Anthony Hamilton (ENG) (59)3 Ricky Walden (ENG) (38)6
 Igor Figueiredo (BRA) (a)4 Antoni Kowalski (POL) (102)6 Antoni Kowalski (POL) (102)2 Ricky Walden (ENG) (38)2
 Sunny Akani (THA) (91)3 Jiang Jun (CHN) (70)2 Noppon Saengkham (THA) (27)2 Zhao Xintong (CHN) (a)6
 Zhao Xintong (CHN) (a)6 Zhao Xintong (CHN) (a)6 Zhao Xintong (CHN) (a)6
 Julien Leclercq (BEL) (107)w/o Graeme Dott (SCO) (54)4 Dominic Dale (WAL) (43)2
 Hamza Ilyas (PAK) (a)w/d Julien Leclercq (BEL) (107)6 Julien Leclercq (BEL) (107)6 Julien Leclercq (BEL) (107)1
 Andrew Pagett (WAL) (86)3 Xing Zihao (CHN) (75)6 David Gilbert (ENG) (22)6 David Gilbert (ENG) (22)6
 Mitchell Mann (ENG) (115)6 Mitchell Mann (ENG) (115)4 Xing Zihao (CHN) (75)5
 Jimmy White (ENG) (87)6 Ross Muir (SCO) (74)6 Robert Milkins (ENG) (23)6
 Paul Deaville (ENG) (a)2 Jimmy White (ENG) (87)4 Ross Muir (SCO) (74)3 Robert Milkins (ENG) (23)6
 Chris Totten (SCO) (106)6 Tian Pengfei (CHN) (55)5 Xu Si (CHN) (42)6 Xu Si (CHN) (42)2
 Ryan Davies (ENG) (a)2 Chris Totten (SCO) (106)6 Chris Totten (SCO) (106)5
 Duane Jones (WAL) (90)6 Stan Moody (ENG) (71)6 Pang Junxu (CHN) (26)2
 Ryan Thomerson (AUS) (a)3 Duane Jones (WAL) (90)3 Stan Moody (ENG) (71)6 Stan Moody (ENG) (71)5
 Robbie McGuigan (NIR) (103)6 He Guoqiang (CHN) (58)6 Anthony McGill (SCO) (39)5 He Guoqiang (CHN) (58)6
 Habib Subah Humood (BHR) (a)3 Robbie McGuigan (NIR) (103)1 He Guoqiang (CHN) (58)6
 Allan Taylor (ENG) (98)3 Liu Hongyu (CHN) (63)6 Lyu Haotian (CHN) (34)3
 Kreishh Gurbaxani (IND) (116)6 Kreishh Gurbaxani (IND) (116)1 Liu Hongyu (CHN) (63)6 Liu Hongyu (CHN) (63)2
 Michael Holt (ENG) (95)6 Ishpreet Singh Chadha (IND) (66)5 Joe O'Connor (ENG) (31)3 Michael Holt (ENG) (95)6
 Steven Hallworth (ENG) (a)3 Michael Holt (ENG) (95)6 Michael Holt (ENG) (95)6
 Manasawin Phetmalaikul (THA) (111)6 Matthew Stevens (WAL) (50)6 Martin O'Donnell (ENG) (47)3
 Andres Petrov (EST) (a)4 Manasawin Phetmalaikul (THA) (111)4 Matthew Stevens (WAL) (50)6 Matthew Stevens (WAL) (50)2
 Andrew Higginson (ENG) (82)2 Oliver Lines (ENG) (79)6 Neil Robertson (AUS) (18)6 Neil Robertson (AUS) (18)6
 Dylan Emery (WAL) (a)6 Dylan Emery (WAL) (a)3 Oliver Lines (ENG) (79)5
Note: w/d=withdrawn; w/o=walkover

Century breaks

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Main stage centuries

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A total of 8 century breaks have been made during the main stage of the tournament.[48]

Qualifying stage centuries

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A total of 83 century breaks were made during the qualifying stage of the tournament in Leicester.[49]

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