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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 24–28 January 2001 |
| Venue | Cardiff International Arena |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | Wales |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £440,200 |
| Winner's share | £62,000 |
| Highest break |  Alan McManus (SCO) (140) |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Ken Doherty (IRL) |
| Runner-up |  Paul Hunter (ENG) |
| Score | 9–2 |
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The 2001 Welsh Open (officially the 2001 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 24 and 28 January 2001 at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales.
John Higgins was the defending champion, but he lost his quarter-final match against Stephen Lee.
Ken Doherty defeated Paul Hunter 9–2 in the final to win his fourth ranking title.