Jones shocks Selby to win British Open title
Jones shocks Selby to win British Open title. Jak Jones claims the second ranking title of his career by beating four-time world champion Mark Selby 10-6 in the British Open final.
What happened
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jak Jones was the beaten finalist in the 2024 World Championship finalByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished57 minutes agoJak Jones claimed the second ranking title of his career by beating four-time world champion Mark Selby 10-6 in the British Open final. Another century break brought Selby level at 5-5 before Jones, who beat Judd Trump in the semi-final, started to pull away by moving into a two frame lead at 7-5. Breaks of 53 and 62 put Jones one frame from victory and, after England's Selby missed a green on the colours, the Welshman secured victory.
"I can't believe it to be honest," Jones, who won his first ranking title with victory at the 2026 Championship League in July, told Channel 5. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Luke Littler, right, earned £35,000 for winning the Czech Open ByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished49 minutes agoLuke Littler overcame defending champion Luke Humphries to claim the Czech Open title in Prague. The pair were tied at 4-4 after the afternoon session, which included a 139 from Selby. "I never thought I'd be able to grind Mark Selby down but I've done it today.
The wider picture
"Jones turned professional at 16 in 2010 and briefly dropped off the World Snooker Tour twice before becoming a mainstay since 2016. World number one Littler was playing in his first European Tour event since the Belgium Open in March, and beat Krzysztof Ratajski, Danny Noppert as well as Michael van Gerwen on his way to the blockbuster final. "Humphries was aiming to win the Czech Open for a fourth time and third occasion on the trot. He reached the 2024 World Championship final but was beaten by Kyren Wilson.
"It's been difficult for the last 15 years – I've been battling away. For my parents, wife and son, it's unbelievable because I haven't really achieved a lot in the game. "This season, to start winning things just feels amazing. He was trailing 4-3 against world number two Humphries, who saw off Andrew Gilding, William O'Connor and Gerwyn Price, before a four-leg burst put the 19-year-old Littler 7-4 in front.
What has been reported
Humphries reduced the deficit to 7-6 but failed to level the match as he missed with two darts at double 16 in the 14th leg. Littler capitalised by taking out 39 for a win which secures his place at the European Championship in Dortmund in October. "This is what the fans are in for – me and Luke are back," said Littler. "The two best going at it in a final once again. "It's good to be back and I'm back with a bang.
"These long days are worth it, especially lifting the trophy. "Littler, who is attempting to complete the calendar sweep of ranking events in 2026, added: "I think I've secured my place in Dortmund – Dortmund is the one I'm chasing. "I was going to pull out Thursday, and I made the final, so I can't be too upset with myself because I did really well," he said.
What happens next
I know that Luke is obviously going to throw everything at me. "Hopefully over the next four months, I push him. If he does the clean sweep, he has to do it the hard way.
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