Matthew Stevens overpowers Stephen Maguire to reach British Open last 64

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.

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The Thai player made breaks of 50, 72, 109 and 104 after White had opened with a knock of 63. Mark Williams is the defending British Open champion after a 6-4 win over Gary Wilson in last year's final.

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