Ryan Causton was the winner of the Romford World Open Qualifier, held at the Grove Snooker Club on 17 July 2010.

Ryan beat Gary Flitness 3-0 in the final and also made the highest break of the day with a 121.

Two Grove players were met each other in the second round, Chen Zhe beating Sean O’Sullivan but then losing to Ryan in the third round. They had beated Jaspal Bamota and Marriane Williams in the first round respectively.

Ryan said, “I am delighted to have won the first Qualiying event and I am delighted to have a chance to play against professionals for the first time. Whatever happens I am greatly looking forward to the experience and I cannot wait to get up to Sheffield next month”.

Ryan goes on to the last 128 of the first World Open and will play at the qualifying event which takes place in Sheffield from 21 August.