: In 2022, local icon Marco Fu captivated the crowd by making a 147 maximum break in the deciding frame of his semi-final against John Higgins.
Originally established by Barry Hearn's Matchroom in 1983, the event played a crucial role in growing snooker's popularity in Asia during the 80s. Snooker: Hong Kong Masters
The is a professional invitational snooker tournament that has evolved from a 1980s exhibition into one of the most electric events on the World Snooker Tour . Revived in 2017 and reaching historic heights in 2022, it is celebrated for bridging the sport's British roots with a passionate, record-breaking Asian fanbase. The Atmosphere: A Global Record : In 2022, local icon Marco Fu captivated
: Ronnie O'Sullivan won the 2022 title, defeating Fu 6–4 in the final. O'Sullivan hailed the event as "probably the best tournament I've ever played in," noting the unprecedented energy of 9,000 fans. Revived in 2017 and reaching historic heights in
: Legends like Steve Davis (1984, 1987), Doug Mountjoy (1983), and Jimmy White (1988) are among its early winners.
The tournament consistently features an elite, eight-player field, often including the top six ranked players in the world plus local wildcards.
: After a long hiatus, it returned in 2017 (won by Neil Robertson ) and again in 2022, signaling Hong Kong's return as a major international sports hub post-pandemic. Quick Stats (2022 Edition) Information Winner Ronnie O'Sullivan Runner-up Venue Hong Kong Coliseum Format Invitational (8 Players) High Break 147 (Marco Fu)