The 1993 International Open (officially the 1993 Sky Sports International Open) was a professional

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tournament that took place between 2–11 April 1993 at the

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, England with TV coverage on

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beginning on 5 April. It was the first International Open held since

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and is now moved to April for this season only as the last ranking tournament before the

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won the title by defeating the defending champion

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10–6 in the final. __TOC__

Main draw

References

{{Snooker season 1992/1993 Scottish Open (snooker) International Open International Open International Open Sport in Plymouth, Devon