Belgian Masters

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Belgian Masters
Tournament information
Country Belgium
Established1990
Organisation(s) WPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Final year1996
Final champion(s) Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Matthew Stevens

The Belgian Masters was a non-ranking snooker tournament staged between 1990 and 1992, then revived for a single event in 1996. John Parrott won the inaugural tournament in 1990, [1] with Mike Hallett winning the 1991 edition [2] and James Wattana victorious in 1992. [3] Matthew Stevens won the final tournament, which was revived for one year, in 1996. [4]

Winners

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YearWinnerRunner-upFinal scoreSeason
1990 Flag of England.svg John Parrott Flag of England.svg Jimmy White 9–6 1990/91
1991 Flag of England.svg Mike Hallett Flag of England.svg Neal Foulds 9–7 1991/92
1992 Flag of Thailand.svg James Wattana Flag of England.svg John Parrott 10–5 1992/93
1996 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Matthew Stevens Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Patrick Delsemme7–1 1995/96

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References

  1. "Prototype triumph – Sport" . The Times. London. 24 September 1990. Retrieved 26 April 2020 via NewsBank.
  2. "First for Wilson – Sport". The Times . London. 23 September 1991. p. 37.
  3. "Wattana wins Humo Masters". Snooker Scene . Birmingham: Everton's News Agency. December 1992. p. 18–21.
  4. Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 167.
  5. Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 159-167.