Welsh Open 2019

The 2019 Welsh Open (officially the 2019 ManBetX Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament which took place from 11 to 17 February 2019 at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. It was the thirteenth ranking event of the 2018/2019 season, and the final event of the season's Home Nations Series.

John Higgins was the defending champion, having beaten Barry Hawkins 9–7 in the 2018 final, but he was defeated 3–5 by Joe O'Connor in the quarter-finals.

Neil Robertson won the event, gaining his fifteenth ranking title, and his second Home Nations triumph since the re-brand in 2016, becoming the second player to claim two Home Nations victories after Stuart Bingham, whom he defeated 9–7 in the final. Bingham made eleven centuries throughout the tournament, while Robertson made the fourth 147 break of his career in the fourth frame of his Round 1 match with Jordan Brown, followed by a 140 break to win the match 4–1.

Noppon Saengkham made his first ever professionally recorded 147 break in the second frame of his third round match against Mark Selby. It was the fifth time two maximums had been made during the main stages of a ranking event, and the fourth time inside a year.

The Welsh Open 2019 was a prestigious professional snooker tournament held from February 11 to February 17, 2019, at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. As part of the World Snooker Tour, this event attracted some of the biggest names in the sport, showcasing their skills in a series of thrilling matches.

The tournament featured a knockout format, with players competing for the coveted title and a significant prize fund. Fans were treated to high-quality snooker, with numerous century breaks and dramatic finishes throughout the week. The atmosphere in the arena was electric, as supporters cheered on their favorite players in a celebration of the sport.

Mark Williams, a Welsh snooker legend and local favorite, made headlines by advancing deep into the tournament, while other top contenders like Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump also aimed for glory. The Welsh Open 2019 not only highlighted the talent and competitiveness of the players but also reinforced the tournament's reputation as one of the key events in the snooker calendar.

In the end, the tournament culminated in a thrilling final, where the champion was crowned, adding their name to the illustrious list of Welsh Open winners. The event was a resounding success, further solidifying the Welsh Open's place in the hearts of snooker fans around the world.