England's snooker star Mark Selby claimed victory at the 2024 Welsh Open, defeating Scotland’s Stephen Maguire 9-6 in a gripping final at Venue Cymru. The 41-year-old, who last won the tournament in 2008, dominated the match despite fierce resistance from Maguire, who fought back to level the score four times before Selby sealed the win with three consecutive frames.
The Final Showdown
Maguire’s resilience kept the match tense, tying the score 6-6 after 12 frames. But Selby’s precision under pressure turned the tide, with the veteran player later crediting his ability to 'win key frames from behind' as the decisive factor.
A Decade in the Making
Selby’s victory caps a remarkable comeback for the four-time world champion, who also won the British Open in September 2024. The win makes him the ninth player in snooker history to claim multiple Welsh Open titles.
Post-Match Reactions
'There’s nothing you can do when he’s potting all the balls,' said Maguire, praising Selby’s performance. Selby, meanwhile, called Maguire a 'class act' and expressed pride in his own consistency.
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