The 1987 International Open (officially the 1987 Fidelity Unit Trusts International Open) was a professional

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tournament that took place between September and October 1987 at Trentham Gardens in

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, England. The last 64 round took place between 9 and 12 September 1987 and television coverage on ITV from the last 32 to the final from 25 September to 4 October.

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retained the title by defeating Cliff Thorburn 12–5 in the final. An unusual situation happened in the last 16 match between Nigel Gilbert and Eddie Charlton, where Gilbert committed a foul on a re-spotted black by having the cue ball placed outside the D, awarding the frame to Charlton. __TOC__

Main draw

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