The 1991 British Open (officially the 1991 Pearl Assurance British Open) was a professional

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tournament, which took place between 17 February and 2 March 1991 at the

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, England.

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won the tournament by defeating Gary Wilkinson 10–9 in the final. The defending champion

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was defeated in the last 64 by

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. The qualifiers would mark the end of the playing career of veteran commentator

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Main draw

Final

References

{{Snooker season 1990/1991 British Open (snooker) 1991 in snooker 1991 in British sport