Scotsmen book Open spots

Three Scotsmen win through to last 32 of new World Open in Glasgow

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Scotsmen book Open spots

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A trio of Scotsmen booked their places in final stages of the World Open in Glasgow, joining three more who have had their qualifying matches held over for the venue.

Scottish stars Stephen Hendry, Stephen Maguire and Graeme Dott will fight out their last 64 matches at the SECC in front of their home fanes, but Marcus Campbell, Alan McManus and James McBain have already made the last 32.

The trio came through the qualifying contest in Sheffield to ensure they will also play in the event, which runs from September 18 to 26.

32-year-old McBain scored the best win of his career in the final qualifying round with a 3-2 victory over World No 10 Mark Allen, to earn a trip to a ranking event venue for the first time.

Former Masters champion McManus impressed in a 3-0 defeat of up-and-coming Scot Anthony McGill, while Campbell boosted his hopes of gaining a place in the top 32 of the world rankings for the first time by edging out Simon Bedford 3-2.

Legend through

Legend Jimmy White, former World Champion Ken Doherty, Hong Kong's Marco Fu, former UK Champion Matthew Stevens and young talent Judd Trump were among the others to make it through the qualifying rounds.

Brazil's Igor Figueiredo will add an international flavour to the event after he beat David Gilbert 3-0 to set-up a last 32 meeting with two-time world champion Mark Williams.

Figueiredo, the 32-year-old World Amateur finalist playing his debut season on the pro tour, knocked in a top break of 88 in a fine win over Gilbert to reach the last 64 and become the first Brazilian to qualify for a ranking event venue.

Thai amateur Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, China's Liu Song and Belgium's Bjorn Haneveer also progressed.

Also, former Masters and UK champion Matthew Stevens beat fellow Welshman Darren Morgan 3-2, while Stephen Lee beat Tony Drago and Ryan Day, Grand Prix finalist two years ago, beat Mike Dunn.

Other star names whose last 64 matches were held over include Ronnie O'Sullivan, Steve Davis, Neil Robertson, Ding Junhui and Mark Selby.

The tournament features a random draw for each round, and the last 32 draw will be made on Sunday, September 19.