2000 Welsh Open (snooker)

The 2000 Welsh Open (officially the 2000 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 24 and 30 January 2000 at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

2000 Regal Welsh Open
Tournament information
Dates24–30 January 2000 (2000-01-24 2000-01-30)
VenueCardiff International Arena
CityCardiff
CountryWales
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£401,250
Winner's share£62,000
Highest break Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (141)
Final
Champion John Higgins (SCO)
Runner-up Stephen Lee (ENG)
Score9–8
1999
2001

Mark Williams was the defending champion, but he lost his last 16 match against Matthew Stevens.

John Higgins defeated Stephen Lee 9–8 in the final to win his 13th ranking title.

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