2001 Welsh Open (snooker)

The 2001 Welsh Open (officially the 2001 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 24 and 28 January 2001 at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

2001 Regal Welsh Open
Tournament information
Dates24–28 January 2001 (2001-01-24 2001-01-28)
VenueCardiff International Arena
CityCardiff
CountryWales
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£440,200
Winner's share£62,000
Highest break Alan McManus (SCO) (140)
Final
Champion Ken Doherty (IRL)
Runner-up Paul Hunter (ENG)
Score9–2
2000
2002

John Higgins was the defending champion, but he lost his quarter-final match against Stephen Lee.

Ken Doherty defeated Paul Hunter 9–2 in the final to win his fourth ranking title.

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