Scottish Open 2019

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The 2019 Scottish Open (officially the 2019 19.com Scottish Open) was a professional snooker tournament, which took place from 9 to 15 December 2019 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. It was the eighth ranking event of the 2019–20 snooker season and the third tournament of the Home Nations Series. The event featured a prize fund of £405,000, with the winner receiving £70,000, and was sponsored by sports bookmakers 19.com. The tournament was broadcast across Europe on Eurosport.

The defending champion was Mark Allen who completed a 9–7 defeat of Shaun Murphy in the 2018 final, but he lost 5–6 to Jack Lisowski in the semi-finals. The final was contested between Mark Selby and Lisowski. Selby claimed his 17th ranking title and became the first player to win two Home Nations events in a single season after a 9–6 victory over Lisowski in the final. Lisowski made the highest break of the event, a 143, in frame three of his quarter-final win over Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

The Scottish Open 2019 was a prestigious professional snooker tournament that showcased some of the best talent in the sport. Held from December 10 to December 16, 2019, at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, this event was part of the World Snooker Tour and attracted top players from around the globe.

The tournament featured a knockout format, with players competing in a series of high-stakes matches, culminating in an exciting final. Fans were treated to a week of thrilling snooker action, with numerous century breaks and dramatic comebacks that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

The Scottish Open is known for its vibrant atmosphere, and the 2019 edition was no exception, with passionate crowds cheering on their favorite players. The event not only highlighted the skill and precision of the competitors but also celebrated the rich snooker heritage of Scotland.

In the end, the tournament crowned a deserving champion, adding their name to the illustrious list of past winners. The Scottish Open 2019 was a memorable event that further solidified the tournament's reputation as a key fixture in the snooker calendar.