2006 China Open (snooker)
The 2006 Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open professional ranking snooker tournament took place from 20–26 March 2006 at the Beijing University Students' Gymnasium. This was the penultimate ranking event of the season, preceding the 2006 World Championship.
Mark Williams won the tournament, beating John Higgins 9–8 in a high quality final.
Read more about 2006 China Open (snooker): Prize Fund, Wildcard Round, Main Draw, Final, Qualifying
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