English Open 2026 First Round Results: Trump Whitewashes Jordan Brown, Selby Scores Century

In the first round of the 2026 English Open, Judd Trump advanced 4-0 against Jordan Brown. With breaks of 87 and 68, Trump affirmed his world number 3 status and advanced to the next round smoothly. Mark Selby also impressed with a 4-3 victory over Ricky Walden. Selby achieved two century breaks of 128 and 97, demonstrating his strong attacking ability and continuous scoring. Ross Muir caused an upset by defeating world number 11 Xiao Guodong 4-3. Aaron Hill led Xu Si 3-3 but ultimately lost 3-4. Xu Si won the decisive 99-0 frame, showing good adaptability after an early deficit. Wu Yize, the world champion, had a 104 break against his opponent, reaffirming his strong form. These results indicate that Chinese players are making strong progress in the first round, while stars like Selby and Trump maintain stability. Mark Williams also advanced with a tight 4-3 win. The best-of-7 format of the tournament created many surprises, such as Muir's upset, showcasing defensive strength and counterattack ability.