2012 Masters (snooker)

2012 BGC Masters
Tournament information
Dates15–22 January 2012 (2012-01-15 – 2012-01-22)
VenueAlexandra Palace
CityLondon
CountryEngland
OrganisationWorld Snooker
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£500,000
Winner's share£150,000
Highest break Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (141)
Final
Champion Neil Robertson (AUS)
Runner-up Shaun Murphy (ENG)
Score10–6
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The 2012 Masters (officially the 2012 BGC Masters) was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament held between 15 and 22 January 2012 at the Alexandra Palace in London, England.[1] This was the first time that Stephen Hendry didn't participate at the Masters since his début in 1989,[2][3] and the first time that BGC Partners sponsored the event.[4]

Ding Junhui was the defending champion, but he lost in the first round 4–6 against Ronnie O'Sullivan.[5] Ronnie O'Sullivan made the highest break of the tournament in the second round against Judd Trump, making a 141.

Neil Robertson won his first Masters title by defeating Shaun Murphy 10–6 in the final.[6] This was Robertson's 10th professional title and his second Triple Crown title after winning the 2010 World Snooker Championship.

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  3. ^ "Top 16 Line Up For UK And Masters Confirmed". worldsnooker.com. World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  4. ^ "BGC Partners Sponsor The Masters". worldsnooker.com. World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Rocket Finds Extra Gear To Beat Ding". worldsnooker.com. World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Masters snooker: Neil Robertson captures first title". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 January 2012.