Kyren Wilson regains form, Neil Robertson shocked at English Open

The English Open 2026 – Kyren Wilson made an ideal start as he eased past Poland's Mateusz Baranowski in a convincing win, securing his place in the second round at Brentwood. This is a positive sign for the 34-year-old after a prolonged slump in form. Last week, Wilson suffered a heavy defeat to Liam Highfield in the last 32 of the British Open in Cheltenham. He showed great focus to avoid another stumble. Against Baranowski, Wilson cruised through thanks to two consecutive half-century breaks, signaling a return to scoring form. In the second round, Wilson will face Chang Bingyu, the recently crowned Wuhan Open champion. This is a tricky opponent, but Wilson could cause an upset if he maintains his performance. Meanwhile, Neil Robertson, a former two-time winner of this event, caused the biggest shock of the opening day when he was beaten 3-4 by Luo Zetao, a young Chinese player ranked 117th in the world. Despite leading at times, Robertson could not stay consistent in the deciding frames, making an early exit. Other notable results included Chris Wakelin, who once again showcased his nerve by winning a final-frame decider against Louis Heathcote. Chinese duo Zhang Anda and Ding Junhui also came through their respective matches to reach the second round. The English Open is one of four tournaments in snooker's Home Nations Series. This year's event features most of the world's top players. With Robertson already out, the title race looks much more open, and fans are eagerly awaiting more surprises.