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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 prize money: How much is Ronnie O'Sullivan and Co battling for?
ITS no secret that all of the world's best snooker players will be desperate to lift the 2025 Shanghai Masters title - but the prize money is a great incentive too. Judd Trump significantly increased his bank balance and stopped history from happening in front of our very eyes last year. 1 The World No1 earned a huge payday by beating Shaun Murphy 11-5 in the 2024 final. And he stopped Ronnie O'Sullivan from securing an unprecedented fifth consecutive title when he thrashed The Rocket in a dominant semi-final encounter. But if Trump is to receive another whopping pay cheque, he may have to fend off O'Sullivan, who is featuring in Shanghai once again. Plus the likes of Kyren Wilson, Ali Carter and World Champion Zhao Xintong will also have their eyes on the prize. SunSport can reveal exactly how much is in this year's Shanghai Masters prize pot. What is the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 prize money? This year's winner will take home the same amount as Judd Trump did for beating Shaun Murphy in the 2024 final. And they'll also be a bonus for the person who secures the highest break. Here is the full breakdown: Winner: £210,000 Runner-up: £105,000 Semi-final: £70,000 Quarter-final: £35,000 Last 16: £17,500 Last 24: £10,000 Highest break: £10,000 Total: £825,000 How can I watch the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025? The Shanghai Masters will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports Fans can also stream the action on Discovery+ Alternatively, SunSport will cover the entire action through our live blog. It will get underway on Monday, July 28 before concluding on Sunday, August 3. What has been said? Judd Trump revealed the reason why his record in China is so good. Speaking after winning the title last year, the World No1 said: "The age of the crowd in China is so much younger than the rest of the world. "I always enjoy playing in front of a fanbase where I can inspire the next generation. I think that is why my record in China is so good,' said Trump. "I want to win as many big tournaments as possible this season. This is probably one of the top five events on the calendar. "To win this one early on is an amazing start. I would like to replicate what I did last season and get close to five wins or even more. I couldn't have dreamed of a better start."
Metro
2 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
2025 Shanghai Masters Snooker schedule, how to watch, prize money and odds
The Shanghai Masters gets underway on Monday at the Luwan Gymnasium, with the world's best snooker players battling it out for the prestigious title. The top 16 in the world make it into the Shanghai Masters and they are joined by the four highest ranked Chinese players outside that elite group, plus four local wildcards. Judd Trump lifted the trophy last season, beating Shaun Murphy in the final and the world number one will be looking to claim back-to-back titles. Ronnie O'Sullivan had made the event his own before Trump's victory last year, winning four editions of the Shanghai Masters on the spin. There is no shortage of contenders for the silverware, including new world champion Zhao Xintong, who will be playing for the first time since his Crucible triumph. The likes of Kyren Wilson, Mark Selby, John Higgins and Ding Junhui have all tasted success in Shanghai before and would love to replicate that on Sunday. One change to the draw since it was made saw Ali Carter replace Mark Allen as the Northern Irishman withdrew due to personal reasons. The tournament runs from July 28 – August 3. Monday July 28 (UK times) Round One02.30: Si Jiahui vs Wang Xinbo02.30: Barry Hawkins vs Wu Yize07.00: Zhang Anda vs Yuan Sijun07.00: Chris Wakelin vs Zhou Jinhao12.30: Neil Robertson vs Pang Junxu 12.30: Shaun Murphy vs Han Fuyuan Tuesday July 29 02.30: Xiao Guodong vs Lei Peifan 02.30: Ali Carter vs Qiu Lei Round Two07.00: Mark Selby vs Murphy/Han07.00: Kyren Wilson vs Si/Wang12.30: Judd Trump vs Robertson/Pang 12.30: Ding Junhui vs Zhang/Yuan Wednesday July 3007.00: John Higgins vs Xiao/Lei07.00: Mark Williams vs Carter/Qiu12.30: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Hawkins/Wu 12.30: Zhao Xintong vs Wakelin/Zhou The tournament is being shown on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK. Winner £210,000Runner-up £105,000Semi-finals £70,000Quarter-finals £35,000Last 16 £17,500Last 24 £10,000 High break £10,000 Judd Trump 16/5Zhao Xintong 9/2Kyren Wilson 6/1Ronnie O'Sullivan 6/1Mark Selby 8/1John Higgins 10/1Ding Junhui 11/1Mark Williams 12/1Neil Robertson 14/1Shaun Murphy 16/1Ali Carter 22/1Si Jiahui 25/1Xiao Guodong 25/1Chris Wakelin 25/1Barry Hawkins 25/1Zhang Anda 40/1Wu Yize 40/1Yuan Sijun 50/1Pang Junxu 125/1Lei Peifan 125/1Zhou Jinhao 500/1Qiu Lei 500/1 Wang Xinbo500/1 Odds courtesy of Betfair 'I started off firing against Mark Williams and I got better as the tournament went on,' the defending champion told WST. 'It was probably one of the best performances I've ever produced in a whole event. Nobody really got close to me that week. 'It sets you up for the whole season. When you get off to a quick start it puts you in a good position. I then won in Saudi straight away after. You are so relaxed after getting the first win. This is important for everyone. It is the first event that all of the top players enter. You don't know what to expect as you aren't match sharp. But it is important to put the work in so you come out strongly.' Non-ranking event 2024 Judd Trump2023 Ronnie O'Sullivan2019 Ronnie O'Sullivan 2018 Ronnie O'Sullivan Ranking event 2017 Ronnie O'Sullivan2016 Ding Junhui2015 Kyren Wilson2014 Stuart Bingham2013 Ding Junhui2012 John Higgins2011 Mark Selby2010 Ali Carter2009 Ronnie O'Sullivan2008 Ricky Walden 2007 Dominic Dale MORE: Championship League Snooker: 10 things we learned from a month at the Mattioli MORE: Resurgent Stephen Maguire tinkers his way to first title in five years MORE: Stephen Hendry challenges snooker star to bounce back from 'disappointing' season
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Shanghai Masters snooker 2025: Schedule, results, live stream, TV channel as O'Sullivan and champ Trump feature
SOME of the world's best snooker players return to the table for the highly anticipated 2025 Shanghai Masters - and the seven-day competition promises to be nothing short of thrilling. Ronnie O'Sullivan's dreams of clinching the title for an unprecedented fifth year in a row got shattered by Judd Trump during the 2024 competition. 1 Judd Trump is the reigning Shanghai Masters champion Credit: Getty But it was a final that began with an emotional minute's silence for Fast forward a year later, the world's top 16 stars, the next four highest-ranked Chinese players, and four amateur wildcards all battle it out at the prestigious event. This includes the icons already mentioned and home favourite Read more on Snooker SunSport brings you the full schedule for this year's Shanghai Masters which has a staggering prize pot awaiting the winner. When is the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025? The 2025 Shanghai Masters will get underway on Monday, July 28 It will run for seven days and conclude on Sunday, August 3. Sessions will start at 2:30am BST, 7am BST and 12:30pm BST. Luwan Gymnasium in Shanghai, China, is the chosen venue for this sensational spectacle. Judd Trump is the reigning champion after beating Shaun Murphy in last year's final. What TV channel is the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 on and can it be live streamed? The Shanghai Masters will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports Fans can also stream the action on Discovery+ Alternatively, SunSport will cover the entire action through our live blog. What is the format? All matches up to and including the quarter-finals will be played as the best of 11 frames. Most read in Snooker The semi-finals will be played as the best of 19 frames. And the final will be the best of 21 frames. Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 schedule and results All times BST Round One Barry Hawkins vs Wu Yize Si Jiahui vs Wildcard Zhang Anda vs Yuan Sijun Chris Wakelin vs Wildcard Neil Robertson vs Pang Junxu Shaun Murphy vs Wildcard Tuesday July 29 Round One Mark Allen vs Wildcard Xiao Guodong vs Lei Peifan Round Two Kyren Wilson vs Si/Wildcard Mark Selby vs Murphy/Wildcard Ding Junhui vs Zhang/Yuan Judd Trump vs Robertson/Pang Wednesday July 30 Round Two Mark Williams vs Allen/Wildcard John Higgins vs Xiao/Lei Zhao Xintong vs Wakelin/Wildcard Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Hawkins/Wu
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Shanghai Masters snooker 2025: Schedule, results, live stream, TV channel as O'Sullivan and champ Trump feature
SOME of the world's best snooker players return to the table for the highly anticipated 2025 Shanghai Masters - and the seven-day competition promises to be nothing short of thrilling. Ronnie O'Sullivan's dreams of clinching the title for an unprecedented fifth year in a row got shattered by Judd Trump during the 2024 competition. 1 The world No 1 dismantled The Rocket in a dominant semi-final, before going on to lift the trophy with an 11-5 win in the showpiece match against Shaun Murphy. But it was a final that began with an emotional minute's silence for snooker legend Ray Reardon who sadly passed away after having cancer. Fast forward a year later, the world's top 16 stars, the next four highest-ranked Chinese players, and four amateur wildcards all battle it out at the prestigious event. This includes the icons already mentioned and home favourite Zhao Xintong, who will play his first match as World Champion. SunSport brings you the full schedule for this year's Shanghai Masters which has a staggering prize pot awaiting the winner. When is the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025? The 2025 Shanghai Masters will get underway on Monday, July 28 It will run for seven days and conclude on Sunday, August 3. Sessions will start at 2:30am BST, 7am BST and 12:30pm BST. Luwan Gymnasium in Shanghai, China, is the chosen venue for this sensational spectacle. Judd Trump is the reigning champion after beating Shaun Murphy in last year's final. What TV channel is the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 on and can it be live streamed? What is the format? All matches up to and including the quarter-finals will be played as the best of 11 frames. The semi-finals will be played as the best of 19 frames. And the final will be the best of 21 frames. Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 schedule and results All times BST Round One Barry Hawkins vs Wu Yize Si Jiahui vs Wildcard Zhang Anda vs Yuan Sijun Chris Wakelin vs Wildcard Neil Robertson vs Pang Junxu Shaun Murphy vs Wildcard Tuesday July 29 Round One Mark Allen vs Wildcard Xiao Guodong vs Lei Peifan Round Two Kyren Wilson vs Si/Wildcard Mark Selby vs Murphy/Wildcard Ding Junhui vs Zhang/Yuan Judd Trump vs Robertson/Pang Wednesday July 30
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Is Ronnie O'Sullivan playing Championship League and Shanghai Snooker Masters?
CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE is back on our screens, marking the return of snooker after the World Snooker Championship. Ronnie O'Sullivan was a semi-finalist at the tournament, losing to eventual winner Zhao Xintong. The Rocket famously smashed his cue in the Championship League back in January, beginning a hiatus from the sport. He began his 2025 World Championship against Ali Carter, who is out of Championship League in the group stage of the 2025 tournament. The tour has been on a break for the summer, meaning none of the top stars in the sport have been in action as of late. SunSport can reveal when O'Sullivan will be returning to action. Is Ronnie O'Sullivan playing Championship League Snooker? No, Ronnie O'Sullivan will not feature at Championship League Snooker. O'Sullivan's last competitive match was a 17-7 loss against Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship semi-final. O'Sullivan famously smashes his cue into pieces back in January at Championship League snooker. The Rocket is not alone in missing Championship League, with World No 1 Judd Trump and world champion Zhao Xintong both missing the tournament. Kyren Wilson and Mark Selby also skip the tournament, with Ali Carter returning to unsuccessfully defend his title, crashing out in the group stage. When is Ronnie O'Sullivan returning to action? According to manager Jason Francis, Ronnie O'Sullivan will return to action at the Shanghai Snooker Masters. O'Sullivan is set to miss Championship League Snooker, and will return to action in Shanghai. The Shanghai Snooker Masters is set to take place between July 28 and August 3. The Rocket will be playing for his share of £825,000.
