The 1998 Welsh Open (officially the 1998 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking

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tournament that took place between 16 and 25 January 1998 at the

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in Newport, Wales. Stephen Hendry was the defending champion, but he lost in the first round against Jamie Burnett. Paul Hunter defeated John Higgins 9–5 in the final to win his first ranking title. __TOC__

Main draw

Final

References

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