The 1998 British Open was a professional
ranking snooker
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tournament, that was held from 2–12 April 1998 at the
Plymouth Pavilions,
Plymouth
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Plymouth ...
, England.
won the tournament by defeating
Stephen Hendry nine frames to eight in the final. The defending champion,
Mark Williams, was defeated by Higgins in the semi-final.
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Main draw
Final
References
{{Snooker season 1997/1998
British Open (snooker)
British Open
Open (snooker)