Jak Jones wins British Open snooker title

Jak Jones secured his second title of the 2026/27 season by winning the British Open, defeating Mark Selby 10-6 in the final. The victory follows Jones's recent win at the Championship League and marks a significant resurgence for the Welsh player, who previously reached the World Championship final in 2024.

The final match was highly competitive, reaching a 5-5 deadlock before Jones took control of the remaining frames. To reach the final, Jones also overcame Judd Trump in the semi-finals.

Following the tournament, the official snooker rankings saw notable shifts. Mark Selby rose to the world number two position, while Zhao Xintong remains first. Jak Jones also saw a rise of nine places in the rankings due to his recent performances.