Selby, Trump and Williams through in English Open first round
All five of the world top 10 players that feature in the first round of the 2026 English Open on Tuesday won their matches
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Barry Hawkins is a professional snooker player known for his competitive performances.
Judd Trump is a world-renowned snooker player currently ranked number one globally.
Mark Selby is a four-time world snooker champion and notable competitor in the sport.
Mark Williams is a Welsh professional snooker player with multiple world championships to his name.
Shaun Murphy is a professional snooker player and World Champion.
Wu Yize is a world champion snooker player who became the second-youngest player to win the title.
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All five of the world top 10 players that feature in the first round of the 2026 English Open on Tuesday won their matches
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