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Jak Jones Defeats Selby to Take Biggest Title of Career
Jones beat Mark Selby 10-6 to claim his second ranking title after pulling away from a 5-5 tie in the British Open final.
- On Sunday, Jak Jones defeated Mark Selby 10-6 to win the British Open in Cheltenham, securing the biggest title of his career.
- The 33-year-old Welshman turned professional in 2010 and has been a mainstay on the World Snooker Tour since 2016, claiming his second ranking title of the season after winning July's Championship League.
- Following a 4-4 tie in the afternoon session, Jones pulled away from 5-5 with breaks of 53 and 62 to secure victory and deny Selby a second British Open title.
- Jones, who defeated Judd Trump in Saturday's semi-final, told Channel 5, "I can't believe it to be honest," reflecting on his unlikely victory over the four-time world champion.
- Jones said of his breakthrough season, "This season, to start winning things just feels amazing," as he builds momentum on the World Snooker Tour after years of persistence.
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The Independent (US)Jak Jones wins biggest title of his career with British Open victory
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British Open snooker 2026 final LIVE RESULTS: Jak Jones STUNS Mark Selby to win
JAK JONES has stunned Mark Selby to win the British Open and claim his second ranking title. The Welsh potter secured a 10-6 victory over the four-time world champion, who was playing in his 40th r…
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