English Open 2026: First Round Chaos with Upsets, Judd Trump Whitewash, Ross Muir Upset, Mark Selby Century Blitz

The first round of the English Open 2026 has been full of surprises. Judd Trump advanced easily with a 4-0 win over Jordan Brown, showcasing his dominance. Ross Muir caused a major upset by defeating Xiao Guodong 4-3, one of the biggest surprises. Mark Selby progressed with a 4-3 victory over Ricky Walden thanks to two century breaks of 128 and 97. Aaron Hill put up a strong fight against Xu Si at 3-3, but Xu Si won 4-3. Mark Williams also featured with a tight win. Wu Yize's 104 break continues his world champion form. Many analyses note that the best-of-7 format allows upsets. Chinese players like Xu Si and Wu Yize are in good form, while UK stars like Trump and Selby remain strong. The event impacts rankings and fan interest. Experts say Trump stays top 4 due to break-building. Selby and Williams show consistency with high century rates. Wu Yize is rising as a young champion. Muir's upset highlights young Scottish talent. Hill's comeback shows defensive ability. Xu Si's 99-0 frame likely involved strong safety play. Trump's 87 and 68 breaks indicate cue-ball control. The tournament is at Brentwood, England, with international participation. These results affect future schedules. Many Vietnamese fans are following on sports platforms. This article compiles analyses for a comprehensive view. In the next part, we will detail each match.