2016 Shanghai Masters
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The 2016 Bank of Communications OTO Shanghai Masters was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 19 and 25 September 2016 at the Shanghai Grand Stage in Shanghai, China.[1] It was the fifth ranking event of the 2016/2017 season.[2]
Tournament information | |
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Dates | 19–25 September 2016 (2016-09-19 – 2016-09-25) |
Venue | Shanghai Grand Stage |
City | Shanghai |
Country | China |
Organisation | World Snooker |
Format | Ranking event |
Total prize fund | £465,200 |
Winner's share | £85,000 |
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Champion | ![]() |
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Score | 10–6 |
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Kyren Wilson was the defending champion,[3] but he lost 2–5 to Michael Holt in the last 32.[4]
Stephen Maguire made the 120th official maximum break in the third frame of his wildcard round match against Xu Yichen. It was Maguire's third professional maximum break.[5]
Ding Junhui won the 12th ranking title of his career, defeating Mark Selby 10–6 in the final.[6] He also became the first second-time winner in the history of the event.[7]