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Updated / Monday, 22 Feb 2021
12:06
Jordan Brown with the Ray Reardon trophy (Image via Rob Walker)
Northern Ireland s Jordan Brown created one of the biggest shocks in snooker history last weekend by winning the Welsh Open, becoming the lowest ranked player to win a title in 28 years.
Born in Antrim, the 33-year-old enjoyed limited success in the early years of his career.
He is a three-time Northern Irish amateur champion, as well as finishing runner-up on four occasions.
Brown initially turned professional in 2009 after the amateur success but lasted just a single season on the main tour.
Five years ago he enjoyed a breakthrough by beating Ben Woollaston when afford a wildcard at his home tournament, the Northern Ireland Open.
Updated: February 21, 2021, 10:37 pm
Ronnie O’Sullivan was beaten in the Welsh Open final (Nigel French/PA)
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Jordan Brown sealed one of snooker’s greatest upsets as he beat six-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in a final-frame decider to clinch the Welsh Open title at Celtic Manor.
The world number 81, who started the tournament as a 750-1 outsider, held his nerve to clinch a 9-8 win and become the lowest ranked winner of a ranking title in over a quarter of a century.
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