Shanghai Masters (snooker)

Shanghai Masters
Tournament information
Venue Shanghai Grand Stage
Location Shanghai
Country China
Established 2007
Organisation(s) World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association
Format Ranking event
Total prize fund £350,000
Current champion(s) Mark Selby

The Shanghai Masters, also known as the Bank of Communication Shanghai Masters for sponsorship purposes, is a professional ranking snooker tournament.

History

The event was introduced in the 2007/2008 season and is the second ranking event to be held in China as a result of the growth of the sport in the country.[1] Like the China Open, an extra wildcard round is included before the first round proper, featuring eight players.[2]

The tournament currently takes place at the Shanghai Grand Stage, Shanghai in September and is the second full ranking event of the season.[3]

Winners

[1]

Year Winner Opponent Final score Season
2007 Dominic Dale Ryan Day 10–6 2007/08
2008 Ricky Walden Ronnie O'Sullivan 10–8 2008/09
2009 Ronnie O'Sullivan Liang Wenbo 10–5 2009/10
2010 Ali Carter Jamie Burnett 10–7 2010/11
2011 Mark Selby Mark Williams 10–9 2011/12

References

  1. ^ a b Turner, Chris. "China International, China Open, Shanghai Masters, Jiangsu / Wuxi Classic". cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/China.html. Retrieved 27 February 2011. 
  2. ^ "Snooker stars set for Grand Stage in Shanghai". World Snooker. Archived from the original on 2007-07-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20070716180522/http://www.worldsnooker.com/news_press_releases-18726.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-05. 
  3. ^ "2011/12 Calendar". worldsnooker.com. World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. http://www.worldsnooker.com/page/Tournaments/FullCalendar. Retrieved 31 October 2011. 
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