The 1996 British Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament which was held from 1–8 April 1996 at the Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, England.
Nigel Bond won the tournament, his first ranking title, by defeating the defending champion John Higgins 9–8 in the final.
Main draw snooker.org: British Open 1996
Final Final: Best of 17 frames. Referee: Len Ganley Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, England. 8 April 1996. Nigel Bond 9–8 John Higgins Afternoon: 71–56, 96–4 (61), 65–64, 53–64 (56), 79–47 (79), 18–72, 17–102 (66), 0–91 (91) Evening: 89–0 (89), 30–60, 99–30 (50), 55–56, 72–0, 0–97 (97), 122–6 (122), 8–128 (75), 71–69 122 Highest break 97 1 Century breaks 0 5 50+ breaks 5
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