Stephen Hendry has picked up his first win of the season (Picture: WST)

Stephen Hendry has won his first match of the snooker season as his comeback continues, beating Chris Wakelin 3-2 in the first round of the British Open.

The 52-year-old returned to the table earlier this year after a nine-year absence, appearing at the Gibraltar Open and World Championship qualifiers, where he picked up a win over old rival Jimmy White.