2010 Welsh Open (snooker)
The 2010 Totesport.com Welsh Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 25 and 31 January 2010 at the Newport Centre in Newport, Wales. This was the first time that the Welsh Open was sponsored by Totesport.com. John Higgins won in the final 9–4 against defending champion Ali Carter. Prize fund. The breakdown of prize money for this year is shown below: Qualifying. These matches took place between 19 and 22 January 2010 at the Pontin's Centre, Prestatyn, Wales.