2013 Australian Goldfields Open

Australian Goldfields Open
Tournament information
Dates8–14 July 2013 (2013-07-08 – 2013-07-14)
VenueBendigo Stadium
CityBendigo
CountryAustralia
OrganisationWorld Snooker
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund$445,000
Winner's share$70,000
Highest break Neil Robertson (AUS) (138)
Final
Champion Marco Fu (HKG)
Runner-up Neil Robertson (AUS)
Score9–6
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The 2013 Australian Goldfields Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 8–14 July 2013 at the Bendigo Stadium in Bendigo, Australia. It was the second ranking event of the 2013/2014 season.[1]

Michael White attempted a maximum break in his qualifying match against Nigel Bond, but he missed the final black at 140.[2] With this he became the fifth player along with Mark Selby, Ken Doherty, Barry Pinches and Robin Hull to do so in a professional tournament.[3]

Shaun Murphy criticised his fellow professionals after eight of the top 16 players and reigning world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan decided not to register for the event.[4] Another top 16 player, Ding Junhui, withdrew from the tournament at the last minute due to a passport issue.[5]

Barry Hawkins was the defending champion,[6][7] but he lost 4–5 against Tom Ford in the last 16.[8]

Marco Fu won his second ranking title by defeating Neil Robertson 9–6 in the final.[9][10]

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  4. ^ Nunns, Hector (5 July 2013). "Shaun Murphy hits out at rivals over Australian Open snub". The Times. Retrieved 8 July 2013.(subscription required)
  5. ^ "Ding Withdraws From Australia". World Snooker. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  6. ^ "Australian Open 2012: Barry Hawkins defeats Peter Ebdon". BBC Sport. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  7. ^ Lappe, Liam. "Hawkins claims maiden ranking title". Eurosport UK. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  8. ^ King, Travis (11 July 2013). "Underdogs have their day at Goldfields Open snooker". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  9. ^ "Marco Fu wins Australian Open". Irish Independent. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  10. ^ "Robertson loses Aussie Open snooker final". Brisbane Times. Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2013.