Welsh Open Winners & Runners-Up - John Higgins on Top
- John Higgins has won 5 Welsh Open titles
- Ronnie O'Sullivan is next best with 4 titles, finishing runner-up twice
- Stephen Hendry won 3 Welsh Opens
John Higgins holds the record for the most wins with five Welsh Open titles. Ronnie O'Sullivan has won four titles and Stephen Hendry has won the tournament three times.
The Welsh Open began as a ranking tournament in 1992. Mark Williams has been the only Welsh player to win the tournament, winning in 1996 and 1999.
In 1996 Paul Hunter reached the semi-finals and became the youngest player to reach this stage of a ranking tournament. He achieved the feat at the age of 17 years and 111 days.
Gary Wilson is the reigning champion after beating Martin O'Donnell 9-4 in the 2024 final.
Welsh Open Winners, Runners-Up & Final Score
| Year | Season | Winner | Final | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023/24 | Gary Wilson | 9–4 | Martin O'Donnell |
| 2023 | 2022/23 | Robert Milkins | 9–7 | Shaun Murphy |
| 2022 | 2021/22 | Joe Perry | 9–5 | Judd Trump |
| 2021 | 2020/21 | Jordan Brown | 9–8 | Ronnie O'Sullivan |
| 2020 | 2019/20 | Shaun Murphy | 9–1 | Kyren Wilson |
| 2019 | 2018/19 | Neil Robertson | 9–7 | Stuart Bingham |
| 2018 | 2017/18 | John Higgins | 9–7 | Barry Hawkins |
| 2017 | 2016/17 | Stuart Bingham | 9–8 | Judd Trump |
| 2016 | 2015/16 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | 9–5 | Neil Robertson |
| 2015 | 2014/15 | John Higgins | 9–3 | Ben Woollaston |
| 2014 | 2013/14 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | 9–3 | Ding Junhui |
| 2013 | 2012/13 | Stephen Maguire | 9–8 | Stuart Bingham |
| 2012 | 2011/12 | Ding Junhui | 9–6 | Mark Selby |
| 2011 | 2010/11 | John Higgins | 9–6 | Stephen Maguire |
| 2010 | 2009/10 | John Higgins | 9–4 | Ali Carter |
| 2009 | 2008/09 | Ali Carter | 9–5 | Joe Swail |
| 2008 | 2007/08 | Mark Selby | 9–8 | Ronnie O'Sullivan |
| 2007 | 2006/07 | Neil Robertson | 9–8 | Andrew Higginson |
| 2006 | 2005/06 | Stephen Lee | 9–4 | Shaun Murphy |
| 2005 | 2004/05 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | 9–8 | Stephen Hendry |
| 2004 | 2003/04 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | 9–8 | Steve Davis |
| 2003 | 2002/03 | Stephen Hendry | 9–5 | Mark Williams |
| 2002 | 2001/02 | Paul Hunter | 9–7 | Ken Doherty |
| 2001 | 2000/01 | Ken Doherty | 9–2 | Paul Hunter |
| 2000 | 1999/00 | John Higgins | 9–8 | Stephen Lee |
| 1999 | 1998/99 | Mark Williams | 9–8 | Stephen Hendry |
| 1998 | 1997/98 | Paul Hunter | 9–5 | John Higgins |
| 1997 | 1996/97 | Stephen Hendry | 9–2 | Mark King |
| 1996 | 1995/96 | Mark Williams | 9–3 | John Parrott |
| 1995 | 1994/95 | Steve Davis | 9–3 | John Higgins |
| 1994 | 1993/94 | Steve Davis | 9–6 | Alan McManus |
| 1993 | 1992/93 | Ken Doherty | 9–7 | Alan McManus |
| 1992 | 1991/92 | Stephen Hendry | 9–3 | Darren Morgan |
Welsh Open Winners FAQs
Who has won the most Welsh Open titles?
John Higgins has won the most Welsh Open titles with five (2000, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018).
How many Welsh Open titles has Ronnie O'Sullivan won?
Ronnie O'Sullivan has won four Welsh Open titles (2004, 2005, 2014, 2016).
How many Welsh Open titles has Stephen Hendry won?
Stephen Hendry has won three Welsh Open titles (1992, 1997, 2003).
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