2003 Welsh Open (snooker)

2003 Regal Welsh Open
Tournament information
Dates22–26 January 2003 (2003-01-22 – 2003-01-26)
VenueCardiff International Arena
CityCardiff
CountryWales
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£597,200
Winner's share£82,500
Highest break Stephen Hendry (SCO) (140)
Final
Champion Stephen Hendry (SCO)
Runner-up Mark Williams (WAL)
Score9–5
2002
2004

The 2003 Welsh Open (officially the 2003 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place from 22 to 26 January at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales.[1]

Paul Hunter was the defending champion, but he lost in the semi-finals 2–6 against Mark Williams. Williams in turn lost to Stephen Hendry 9–5 in the final. Hendry won his third Welsh Open title and the 34th ranking title of his career.

  1. ^ Turner, Chris. "Welsh Open". cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2011.