On Wednesday 13 Dec 2023 at 11:15PM, Martin O’Donnell secured his spot in the World Grand Prix and ended Luca Brecel’s chances with a 4-2 win at the BetVictor Scottish Open in Edinburgh. The winner of the match would have a chance at the top 32 players of the season, while the loser would be out of the race. O’Donnell, ranked 80th in the world, scored impressive breaks of 59, 75, and 70 to establish a 3-1 lead. Brecel fought back in the fifth frame, but O’Donnell sealed the win with a run of 85. Matthew Selt also earned his place in the last 16 by defeating Mark Selby 4-3, while Kyren Wilson dominated Jordan Brown 4-0 in just 45 minutes. John Higgins and Tom Ford also secured late night wins.
