** The Masters, a legendary tournament, has set off a craze in the billiards world since its birth in 1975. As the leader of the first gram three competitions, it not only represents the highest level of billiards competition, but also a stage for countless players to realize their dreams. It is proud that Chinese players Ding Junhui and Yan Bingtao won this event in 2011 and 2021 successively, winning glory for the country and writing a glorious chapter in Chinese billiards. With their superb skills and firm belief, they have presented wonderful games to the world and have become heroes in the hearts of countless fans.
Brief introduction to the event
On January 14, 2018, a high-profile **g feast kicked off. As a top-notch invitational tournament, the Masters only invites the top 16 outstanding players to participate. The event dates back to 1975 and alongside the World Championships and the British Championships, making up the three top competitions in the world. Since 2012, the Masters has been held at Alexandra Palace in north London, which has become a place of pilgrimage for countless fans.
On January 17, 2022, the much-anticipated final of the 2022** Masters came to a successful conclusion. Neil Robertson, with a superb performance of 2 single-stroke 100 and 6 50+, defeated Barry Hawkins with a big score of 10-4 and won the second Masters title of his career. The final was a feast for the eyes, allowing fans to witness Neil Robertson's virtuosity and unrivalled competitive spirit.
Previous champions and runners-up
1975: John Spencer 9-8 Ray Rearton.
1976: Ray Reardon 7-3 Graeme Myers.
1977: Doug Montyo 7-6 Ray Reailton.
1978: Alix Higgins 7-5 Cliff Samburn.
1979: Perrier Mans 8-4 Alix Higgins.
1980: Terry Griffith 9-5 Alix Higgins.
1981: Alix Higgins 9-6 Terry Griffith.
1982: Steve Davis 9-5 Terry Griffith.
1983: Cliff Samburn 9-7 Ray Reardton.
1984: Jimmy White 9-5 Terry Griffith.
1985: Cliff Samburn 9-6 Doug Montyo.
1986: Cliff Samburn 9-5 Jimmy White.
1987: Dennis Taylor 9-8 Alix Higgins.
1988: Steve Davis 9-0 Mike Harrett.
1989: Stephen Hendry 9-6 John Parrott.
1990: Stephen Hendry 9-4 John Parrott.
1991: Stephen Hendry 9-8 Mike Harrett.
1992: Stephen Hendry 9-4 John Parrott.
1993: Stephen Hendry 9-5 James Wattana.
1994: Alan McManus 9-8 Stephen Hendry.
1995: Ronnie O'Sullivan 9-3 John Higgins.
1996: Stephen Hendry 10-5 Ronnie O'Sullivan.
1997: Steve Davis 10-8 Ronnie O'Sullivan.
1998: Mark Williams 10-9 Stephen Hendry.
1999: John Higgins 10-8 Ken Doherty.
2000: Matthew Stevens 10-8 Ken Doherty.
2001: Paul Hunter 10-9 Vergail O'Brien.
2002: Paul Hunter 10-9 Mark Williams.
2003: Mark Williams 10-4 Stephen Hendry.
2004: Paul Hunter 10-9 Ronnie O'Sullivan.
2005: Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-3 John Higgins.
2006: John Higgins 10-9 Ronnie O'Sullivan.
2007: Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-3 Ding Junhui.
2008: Mark Selby 10-3 Stephen Lee.
2009: Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8 Mark Selby.
2010: Mark Selby 10-9 Ronnie O'Sullivan.
2011: Ding Junhui 10-4 Fu Jiajun.
2012: Neil Robertson 10-6 Shaun Murphy.
2013: Mark Selby 10-6 Neil Robertson.
2014: Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-4 Mark Selby.
2015: Shaun Murphy 10-2 Neil Robertson.
2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-1 Barry Hawkins.
2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 Joe Perry.
2018: Mark Allen 10-7 K-Wilson.
2019: Judd Trump 10-4 Ronnie O'Sullivan.
2020: Stuart Bingham 10-8 Ali Carter.
2021: Yan Bingtao 10-8 John Higgins.
2022: Neil Robertson 10-4 Barry Hawkins.
2023: Judd Trump 10-8 Mark Williams.
Grams