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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11–17 February 2008 |
| Venue | Newport Centre |
| City | Newport |
| Country | Wales |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £225,500 |
| Winner's share | £35,000 |
| Highest break |  Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (143) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Mark Selby (ENG) |
| Runner-up | Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) |
| Score | 9–8 |
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The 2008 Welsh Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 11 and 17 February 2008 in the Newport Centre in Newport, Wales.
Neil Robertson was the defending champion, but he lost his last 16 match against Ali Carter. Mark Selby won his first ranking title by defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan 9–8, after coming back from 5–8 down.