1997 European Open (snooker)
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The 1997 European Open was the 1997 edition of the European Open
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tournament, held from 23 February to 2 March 1997 at the
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, Valletta, Malta. John Higgins defeated John Parrott by nine frames to five (9–5) in the final to claim his sixth ranking-event title. In the semi-finals Higgins defeated James Wattana and Parrott beat Ken Doherty. The tournament was the seventh of ten WPBSA ranking events in the 1996/1997 season, following the International Open and preceding the Thailand Open.


Tournament summary

The 1997 tournament was the seventh of tenth WPBSA ranking events in the 1996/1997 season, following the International Open and preceding the Thailand Open. Held in February, the International Open was won by Stephen Hendry, who defeated Tony Drago by nine frames to one (9–1) in the final.


Final

In the best-of-17 final Higgins defeated Parrott 9–5 to win his sixth ranking title, earning £60,000 in prize money.


Main draw


Final


References


External links

{{Snooker season 1996/1997 European Masters (snooker) European Open European Open (snooker) European Open European Open Snooker in Malta