1999 Grand Prix (snooker)
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The 1999 Grand Prix was a professional snooker tournament and the second of nine WPBSA ranking events in the 1999/2000 season, following the British Open and preceding the UK Championship. It was held from 11 to 24 October 1999 at the Guild Hall in Preston, England.
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | 11–24 October 1999 (1999-10-11 – 1999-10-24) |
Venue | Guild Hall |
City | Preston |
Country | England |
Organisation | WPBSA |
Format | Ranking event |
Total prize fund | £400,000 |
Winner's share | £62,000 |
Highest break | Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (147) |
Final | |
Champion | John Higgins (SCO) |
Runner-up | Mark Williams (WAL) |
Score | 9–8 |
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Stephen Lee was the defending champion, but he lost his last 32 match against Tony Drago. John Higgins won his 11th ranking title by defeating Mark Williams 9–8 in the final.