Mark Selby secured his second Welsh Open title and 24th ranking title overall on February 16, 2025, defeating Stephen Maguire 9-6 in the final held in Llandudno.
The match, a high-class affair according to reports, saw Selby demonstrate his skill with multiple impressive breaks, including at least two century breaks. Footage of the winning moment and highlights of the final were streamed on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com.
Selby, representing England, now holds a 2-3 head-to-head record against Maguire in their last five matches. The victory marks a significant achievement for the 42-year-old Selby, while Maguire, of Scotland, is 44 years old.
The final saw Selby capture an early lead, highlighted by a century break that underscored his dominance in the initial stages of the match. Eurosport coverage noted Selby “set[ting] an exclamation mark” with the break.
The tournament concluded with Selby’s victory, solidifying his position in the snooker rankings. No further competitive schedule for either player has been announced.
