The China Masters was a non-ranking snooker tournament staged on three occasions in 1985, 1986 and 1996.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Established | 1985 |
| Organisation(s) | Matchroom Sport WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Final year | 1996 |
| Final champion |  Rod Lawler |
The inaugural 1985 edition, held in Guangzhou, was the first professional tournament to be played in China, and featured the two 1985 World Snooker Championship finalists Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor, with Davis winning the final 2–1.[1] The following season Davis again won the competition, this time defeating Terry Griffiths 3–0 in the final.[2] A third tournament was held in 1996 for lower-ranked players; Rod Lawler won this tournament defeating Shokat Ali 6–3 in the final.[3]
Winners edit
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Steve Davis
|
 Dennis Taylor
|
2–1 | 1985/86 |
| 1986 | Steve Davis
|
 Terry Griffiths
|
3–0 | 1986/87 |
| 1996 | Rod Lawler
|
 Shokat Ali
|
6–3 | 1995/96 |
References edit
- ^ a b "Steve's king of the Orient". Aberdeen Evening Express. 10 September 1985. p. 15.
- ^ a b "1986 China Masters Results". Snooker Database. Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ a b Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 169.