Big money Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters cancelled leaving players furious
Saudi Arabia has cancelled its major snooker tournament amid a push to restrict spending on big-money sports events.
www.newarab.comHere’s the latest available on the Saudi Arabia Saudi snooker Masters cancellation.
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The World Snooker Tour confirmed that the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters won’t continue beyond the 2025 editions, effectively cancelling future events. This ends a planned decade-long deal and removes one of the circuit’s richest ranking tournaments outside the UK.
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Reactions from players were strong, with several expressing disappointment and frustration at the sudden decision and the lack of clear long-term clarity about the tournament’s future.
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The cancellation followed discussions between the Saudi Billiard and Snooker Federation and Matchroom, with the decision described as mutual. The move comes amid broader scrutiny of Saudi sports investments.
If you’d like, I can pull up recent statements from the WST or notable quotes from players like Barry Hawkins or Mark Williams, and summarize them with sources. Also, I can provide a brief timeline of events leading up to the cancellation.
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- Reporting on the cancellation and its implications, reactions from players, and the mutual decision between organizers and sponsors.[4][6][8]