English Open 2026 Snooker: Day 3 Results (September 9)
Wednesday, September 9 brought the full round of 32 at the 2026 English Open in the Brentwood Centre — 16 matches to determine the last-16 line-up. All ties were played in the best-of-7 format, and the day delivered emphatic wins from the top seeds alongside several gripping deciders.
Mark Selby, who contested the British Open final just days ago, continues his remarkable run of endurance by battling through yet another tight match. World champion Wu Yize confirmed his credentials with a composed win, while Liam Davies — the man who only entered the draw thanks to Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal — kept his unlikely run alive.
Round of 32 Results (September 9)
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Ding Junhui — Hugill E. | 4-2 |
| Wakelin K. — Zhou Yu | 3-4 |
| Anda Zhang — Selby M. | 3-4 |
| Craigie S. — O’Connor J. | 2-4 |
| Lines O. — Yuan S. | 3-4 |
| Hawkins B. — Wells D. | 4-1 |
| Gong C. — Zetao L. | 4-1 |
| Xinbo W. — Davies L. J. | 1-4 |
| Bingyu C. — Wilson K. | 3-4 |
| Trump J. — Carty E. | 4-1 |
| Zhenyi F. — McGill A. | 1-4 |
| Pang J. — Muir R. | 4-3 |
| Si Xu — Yize W. | 2-4 |
| Carter A. — Williams R. | 4-0 |
| Clarke J-R. — Murphy S. | 0-4 |
| Williams M. — Selt M. | 4-3 |
Key Match Highlights
Selby soldiers on. Mark Selby, fresh from his British Open final appearance, survived another gruelling encounter. Anda Zhang pushed the three-time world champion all the way, but Selby prevailed 4-3 and remains on course for a record third English Open title.
Trump rolls on. Judd Trump maintained his ruthless form with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Ashley Carty. Back-to-back dominant wins — a 4-0 whitewash followed by a 4-1 — signal serious intent from the two-time English Open champion.
Murphy and Carter deliver whitewashes. Shaun Murphy dismantled Jamie-Rhys Clarke 4-0, and Ali Carter was equally clinical against Ryan Williams, also winning 4-0. Both veterans were flawless, conceding nothing to their opponents.
World champion Wu Yize marches on. The reigning world champion dispatched Si Xu 4-2 in convincing fashion, underlining his status as one of the tournament’s leading contenders for the Steve Davis Trophy.
Wilson edges past Chang Bingyu. The 2024 world champion Kyren Wilson came through a tense affair against Wuhan Open winner Chang Bingyu, winning 4-3 in one of the most compelling matches of the day.
Davies keeps the fairytale alive. Liam Davies, ranked world number 99 and only in the draw because of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal, beat Wang Xinbo 4-1 to reach the last 16. The Welshman is making the most of his unexpected opportunity.
Williams grinds it out. The 49-year-old Mark Williams once again showed his competitive grit, edging past Matthew Selt 4-3 in a decider. The three-time world champion continues to defy time at the highest level.
Last 16 Line-Up
The round of 32 has produced the following last-16 field:
Ding Junhui, Zhou Yu, Selby M., O’Connor J., Yuan S., Hawkins B., Gong C., Davies L. J., Wilson K., Trump J., McGill A., Pang J., Wu Yize, Carter A., Murphy S., Williams M.
Among the sixteen survivors are four former world champions — Selby, Wilson, Williams, and Wu Yize — promising a mouth-watering set of quarter-final clashes ahead. The last-16 matches will be held on September 10, again in best-of-7 format.
Tournament Overview
The 2026 English Open runs from September 7 to 13 in Brentwood. Starting from the quarter-finals on September 11, matches switch to best-of-11 (first to 6 frames), while the final on September 13 will be played over best-of-17 (first to 9). The total prize fund stands at £550,400, with £100,000 going to the winner. Coverage is available on TNT Sports, Eurosport, HBO Max, and WST Play.
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