Having defeated John Higgins in the first round of the World Open snooker tournament, Jackson Page also made a surprise in the round of 16 competition in Yushan (China).

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Jackson Page defeated Mark Selby in the round of 16 of the World Open

So, Page (ranked 52nd in the world) on Thursday defeated Mark Selby, a four-time world champion (2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021).

The beginning of the match was equal (1-1), but Jackson broke away (4-1) and could not catch up (5-2).

The 22-year-old Welshman reached the quarterfinals of a ranking tournament for the first time in his career. Paige will fight with the Englishman Elliot Slessor (42nd place).

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World Open, optimal final results

Judd Trump (2) – David Lilly (70) 5-3

Kyren Wilson (11) v Ben Woollaston (60) 5-4

Barry Hawkins (18) – Stephen Maguire (31) 5-1

Hossein Wafai (21) v Ronnie O’Sullivan (1) 5-4

Jackson Page (52) – Mark Selby (5) 5-2

Elliot Slessor (42) – Daniel Wells 5-2

Ding Junhui (9) – Sean Murphy (6) 5-3

Neil Robertson (15) – Chris Wakelin (22) 5-1.

World Open, quarterfinals

Judd Trump (2) – Kyren Wilson (11)

Jackson Page (52) – Elliot Slessor (42)

Hossein Wafaei (21) – Ding Jinhui (9)

Neil Robertson (15) – Barry Hawkins (18).

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World Open 2024 will be held from March 18 to 24 in Yushan Sport Center (China). The tournament has a total prize pool of £815,000 and the reigning champion is Judd Trump (2019).

A semi-final appearance is rewarded with £32,500, with the finalist receiving £73,000 and the grand champion £170,000.