Tournament information | |
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Dates | 5–11 October 1991 |
Venue | Al Nasr Stadium |
City | Dubai |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Organisation | WPBSA |
Format | Ranking event |
Total prize fund | £214,000 [1] |
Winner's share | £40,000 [2] |
Highest break | John Parrott (ENG) (132) [2] |
Final | |
Champion | John Parrott (ENG) |
Runner-up | Tony Knowles (ENG) |
Score | 9–3 |
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