Matthew Stevens overpowers Stephen Maguire to reach British Open last 64

ByEurosport

Updated 14/08/2022 at 23:12 GMT

Matthew Stevens advanced to the last 64 of the British Open with a 4-1 qualifying win over former UK champion Stephen Maguire in Wigan. The two-time world finalist contributed knocks of 77, 56, 60 and 71 to progress in style on Sunday. The season's third ranking event is staged by the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes next month (26 September-2 October).

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Matthew Stevens produced some vintage form to complete a 4-1 win over former UK holder Stephen Maguire in British Open qualifying.

The 2000 and 2005 world finalist rolled in breaks of 77, 56, 60 and 71 with Maguire finding the heat too much at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan.

The Scotsman remains without a win at ranking event after he lost 5-4 to Oliver Brown in European Masters qualifying.

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The top 16 seeds all begin their respective British Open campaigns at the season's third ranking event in Milton Keynes next month (26 September-2 October).