English Open 2024: Results of the Opening Day

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump Win Their Matches

The English Open 2024 kicked off on Monday with some exciting matches. Former world champions Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump both secured victories in their respective matches.

O'Sullivan, who is chasing his eighth English Open title, defeated Chris Wakelin 4-2 in the first round. The Rocket started slowly, losing the first frame, but he soon found his rhythm and won the next four frames to seal the victory.

Trump, who is the defending champion, also had a convincing win, beating Sam Craigie 4-1. The Juddernaut took control of the match from the start and never looked back.

Other Notable Results

Other notable results from the opening day include:

• Mark Williams defeated Stuart Bingham 4-2.
• Neil Robertson defeated Gary Wilson 4-1.
• Kyren Wilson defeated Mark Allen 4-3.

Day Two Preview

The second day of the English Open 2024 promises to be just as exciting, with some mouthwatering clashes on the cards.

O'Sullivan will face Mark Williams in a repeat of the 2023 World Championship final, while Trump will take on Kyren Wilson in a rematch of the 2020 English Open final.

Other matches to watch include Neil Robertson vs. Mark Allen and John Higgins vs. Ding Junhui.