2009 China Open (snooker)
The 2009 Bank of Beijing China Open professional ranking snooker tournament took place between 30 March and 5 April 2009 at the Beijing University Students' Gymnasium, Beijing, China. The event was sponsored by Bank of Beijing and by Hyundai.
The defending champion was Stephen Maguire, but he was eliminated in the first round, losing to Dave Harold 0–5.
Peter Ebdon won in the final 10–8 against John Higgins.
Read more about 2009 China Open (snooker): Prize Fund, Wildcard Round, Main Draw, Final, Qualifying
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