The Shanghai Masters is a professional snooker tournament. Originally a ranking event, it became a non-ranking invitation event in 2018. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the reigning champion. Ronnie O'Sullivan won the 2018 title, the first time it has been defended.
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shanghai Grand Stage |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
| Established | 2007 |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £825,000 |
| Current champion |  Ronnie O'Sullivan |
History edit
The event was introduced in the 2007/2008 season and was the second ranking event to be held in China as a result of the growth of the sport in the country.[1] Until 2016, an extra wildcard round was included before the first round proper, featuring eight players.[2] In 2018 the tournament became a 24-man invitation event.[3]
Winners edit
References edit
- ^ a b Turner, Chris. "China International, China Open, Shanghai Masters, Jiangsu / Wuxi Classic". cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Snooker stars set for Grand Stage in Shanghai". World Snooker. Archived from the original on 16 July 2007. Retrieved 5 August 2007.
- ^ "Shanghai Masters to Become Snooker's Richest Invitational - World Snooker". World Snooker.
- ^ "Hall of Fame". Snooker.org. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Bank of Communication Shanghai Masters (2012)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ "Bank of Communications Shanghai Masters (2013)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ^ "Bank of Communications OTO Shanghai Masters (2014)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Shanghai Masters (2015)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "Bank of Communications OTO Shanghai Masters (2016)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ "Juss Sports Shanghai Masters (2017)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 18 November 2017.