2008 Welsh Open (snooker)
The 2008 Welsh Open professional ranking snooker tournament took place between 11 and 17 February 2008 in the Newport Centre in Newport.
Mark Selby won his first ranking title, beating Ronnie O'Sullivan 9–8, coming back from an 5–8 deficit.
Read more about 2008 Welsh Open (snooker): Notable Happennings, Prize Fund, Main Draw, Final, Qualifying
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