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Lines stuns Zhao in English Open first round

Lines stuns Zhao in English Open first round
BBC Sport Monday 07 September 2026, 22:45 UTC 1 min read
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Oliver Lines seals a shock 4-2 win over world number one Zhao Xintong in the first round of the English Open.

Oliver Lines seals a shock 4-2 win over world number one Zhao Xintong in the first round of the English Open.
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