World number one Judd Trump will get his campaign underway by facing Mitchell Mann. He has been pitted against Swiss number one Alexander Ursenbacher in an intriguing opening round tie. John Higgins was the last winner of the British Open all the way back in 2004. A large crowd is expected, on the evening of Tuesday 17th August, to see Leicester’s home favourite Selby take to the baize for the first time since his World Championship win. Selby’s enticing encounter with Murphy is a repeat of this year’s Crucible final, which Selby won 18-15 to claim a fourth world title. The tournament will run from August 16th to 22nd and is live on ITV4, as well as other broadcasters around the world. The random draw has been made for this prestigious event, which is returning to the World Snooker Tour calendar for the first time in 17 years. World Champion Mark Selby has been handed a mouth-watering clash with Shaun Murphy in the first round of next month’s British Open at the Morningside Arena in Leicester. Selby and Murphy will meet in a repeat of this year’s Crucible final. WST has announced the draw and format for the 2021 British Open: Selby And Murphy To Meet At British Open
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