The 1995 British Open (officially the 1995 Castella Classic British Open) was a professional
ranking
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snooker
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tournament, that was held from 1–9 April 1995 at the
Plymouth Pavilions
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,
Plymouth
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, England.
John Higgins
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won the tournament by defeating the defending champion
Ronnie O'Sullivan
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nine frames to six in the final.
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Main draw
Final
References
{{Snooker season 1994/1995
British Open (snooker)
British Open
The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later th ...
British Open
The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later th ...
British Open
The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later th ...