International Open Snooker Wednesday Order of Play: Prize money, format, results, when is John Higgins playing on day four?

It remained the most lucrative tournament outside the UK until 2018 when it was overtaken by the China Open.

This year sees the competition return to China for the 11th time, with last year’s champion Ding Junhui back to defend his title.

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All four Scots are now through to the fourth round, with John Higgins beating Hossein Vafaei 6-3 in the third round, Stephen Maguire squeezing through 6-4 against Kyren Wilson, Anthony McGill triumphing 6-4 over Jimmy Robertson, and Scott Donaldson easing to a 6-4 victory over Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

But the tournament has lost its biggest name after Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the third round losing 6-5 to Jack Lisowski.

Here’s what’s happening today, Wednesday, November 5.

When is the International Open snooker?

The International Open runs from Sunday, November 2, to Sunday, November 9.

Where is the International Open snooker being played?

The tournament is held at South New City National Fitness Center in Nanjing, China.

What is the prize money at the International Open snooker?

There is a total prize pot of £825,000, broken down as follows:

• Winner: £175,000
• Runner-up: £75,000
• Semi-final: £33,000
• Quarter-final: £22,000
• Last 16: £14,000
• Last 32: £9,000
• Last 64: £5,000
• Highest break: £5,000

What’s the format of the International Open Snooker?

Matches are played as the best of 11 frames (first to 6) until the semi‑finals, which will be the best of 17 frames (first to 9) and the final which is the best of 19 frames (first to 10). The semi-final and the final are played over two sessions.

Are any big players missing from the draw at the International Open?

Marco Fu, Mark Williams, Ali Carter, Sam Craigie, and Ken Doherty have all withdrawn from the tournament.

What is the schedule for the International Open?

Here’s when all the action will be taking place:

• Last 64: Sunday, November 2 - Tuesday, November 4
• Last 32: Tuesday, November 4-Wednesday, November 5
• Last 16: Thursday, November 6
• Quarter-finals: Friday, November 7
• Semi-finals: Saturday, November 8
• Final: Sunday, November 9

What’s the order of play for Wednesday, November 5?

Here are the matches that will be taking place today and when they start in UK time. They are all fourth round matches.

6.30am start

• Judd Trump v Wu Yize
• Barry Hawkins v Jack Lisowski
• Anthony McGill v Mark Selby
• Si Jiahui v Zhao Xintong

11.30am start

• Ding Junhui v Shaun Murphy
• Scott Donaldson v John Higgins
• Neil Robertson v Zak Surety
• Jiang Jun v Stephen Maguire

When is John Higgings next playing in the International Open snooker?

John Higgins will play his fourth round match against fellow Scot Scott Donaldson starting at 11.30am on Wednesday, November 5.

What are the latest results in the International Open snooker?

Here’s how the third round panned out yesterday:

• Jiang Jun 6-5 He Guoqiang
• Zak Surety 6-5 Aaron Hill
• Mark Selby 6-3 Daniel Wells
• Ding Junhui 6-4 Liam Highfield
• Judd Trump 6-3 Noppon Saengkham
• Shaun Murphy 6-4 Elliot Slessor
• Neil Robertson 6-3 Yuan Sijun
• Scott Donaldson 6-4 Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
• John Higgins 6-3 Hossein Vafaei
• Zhao Xintong 6-5 Lei Peifan
• Barry Hawkins 6-3 Jak Jones
• Jack Lisowski 6-5 Ronnie O'Sullivan
• Anthony McGill 6-4 Jimmy Robertson
• Stephen Maguire 6-4 Kyren Wilson
• Wu Yize 6-3 Zhang Anda
• Si Jiahui 6-0 Gary Wilson

How can I watch the International Open snooker?

There will be live coverage of the International Open on TNT Sports which UK viewers can stream through Discovery+.

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