Tournament Summary
- Both Steve Davis and Jimmy White failed to qualify for the 2001 championship for the first time in their careers since 1979 and 1981 respectively. Davis lost 6–10 against Andy Hicks and White 7–10 against Michael Judge.
- Patrick Wallace reached the quarter-finals of the championship at his first attempt, however couldn't qualify for the main draw again.
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