Shanghai Masters

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The Shanghai Masters, also known as the World Snooker Roewe Shanghai Masters for sponsorship purposes, is a professional snooker tournament. It is one of a number of ranking tournaments.

The event was introduced in the 2007/08 season and is the second ranking event to be held in China as a result of the growth of the sport in the country. Like the China Open, an extra wildcard round was included before the first round proper, featuring eight promising Chinese players.[1]

The tournament currently takes place at the Shanghai Grand Stage, Shanghai in August and is the first ranking event of the season. Prize money for 2007 totalled £250,000 ($496,411) with the winner receiving £48,000 ($95,311).[2]

[edit] Winners

Year Winner Score Runner-up Season
2007 results Dominic Dale- Flag of Wales Wales 10 - 6 Ryan Day- Flag of Wales Wales 2007/08

[edit] References

  1. ^ Snooker stars set for Grand Stage in Shanghai. World Snooker. Retrieved on 2007-08-05.
  2. ^ 2007 Shanghai Masters: Information. Global Cue Sports Centre. Retrieved on 2007-08-12.

[edit] External links

  • World Snooker coverage: 2007