Reigning champion Lisowski and John Higgins both out of Northern Ireland Open

Jack Lisowski, the reigning Northern Ireland Open champion, lost 4-1 to Anthony McGill in the second round at Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Wednesday 21 October, ending his defence of the title. John Higgins lost 2-4 to Wales' Jak Jones on the same day. Matches are best of seven frames, with the first to four winning.