1984 International Open

1984 Jameson International Open
Tournament information
Dates24 September – 7 October 1984 (1984-09-24 – 1984-10-07)
VenueEldon Square Recreation Centre
CityNewcastle-upon-Tyne
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Winner's share£30,000
Final
Champion Steve Davis (ENG)
Runner-up Tony Knowles (ENG)
Score9–2
1983
1985

The 1984 International Open (officially the 1984 Jameson International Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 24 September to 7 October 1984 at the Eldon Square Recreation Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.[1][2]

Eugene Hughes reached the semi-finals before losing 9–3 to Steve Davis. Hughes had beaten Doug Mountjoy, Ray Reardon and Willie Thorne to reach that stage.[3][4]

Defending champion Steve Davis won the tournament, defeating Tony Knowles 9–2 in the final.[5][6]

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  2. ^ "International". Snooker Scene. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Hughes scorns snooker chance". The Glasgow Herald. 6 October 1984. p. 19.
  4. ^ "Snooker". The Glasgow Herald. 25 September 1984. p. 22.
  5. ^ "Sports briefs from home and abroad". The Glasgow Herald. 8 October 1984. p. 17.
  6. ^ Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 150.