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  The snooker world heads to Saudi Arabia. The second edition of the tournament that has established itself as the "fourth major" offers record financial rewards and star-studded field. The snooker elite prepares for one of the season's most prestigious tournaments. From August 8-16, 2025, the iconic Green Halls in Jeddah will host the second edition of the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters—a tournament that has already carved out its position as the "fourth major" of world snooker alongside the traditional Triple Crown events. With prize money exceeding £2.3 million and a winner's prize of £500,000, this represents the season's second-richest tournament after the World Championship. Defending champion Judd Trump returns to the scene of his legendary triumph, where he defeated Mark Williams 10-9 last year in one of the most dramatic finals in snooker history. Economic Revolution in Snooker The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters brings an unprecedented financia...

  The prestigious Shanghai Masters returns to the snooker scene with its fifteenth edition, running from July 28 to August 3, 2025. The world's best players will once again gather at the legendary Luwan Gymnasium to battle for the title and a record prize of £210,000. Defending champion Judd Trump will attempt to repeat last year's triumph, while five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan aims for a historic sixth title in a tournament that combines world elite with domestic Chinese talent. Star-Studded Field Promises Top-Class Snooker Shanghai Masters 2025 has attracted the traditional selection of world snooker elite, with main attention focused on several key personalities. Judd Trump as defending champion enters the tournament with the confidence of last year's successful final, where he defeated Shaun Murphy by a convincing 11-5 margin. The English player is in a period of excellent form and his ambitions extend far beyond mere title defense. "Shanghai Masters is...