| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 10 November 1952 – 28 March 1953 |
| Final venue | Leicester Square Hall |
| Final city | London |
| Country | England |
| Highest break |  John Pulman (133) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Fred Davis |
| Runner-up |  Walter Donaldson |
| Score | 37–34 |
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The 1953 World Professional Match-play Championship was a professional snooker tournament, the second edition of the World Professional Match-play Championship, held from 10 November 1952 to 28 March 1953. The event was held across several venues in the United Kingdom, with the final held at the Leicester Square Hall in London, England. Fred Davis was the defending champion, after winning the 1952 event, with a 38–35 win over Walter Donaldson. The same players contested the 1953 final, with Davis defeating Donaldson 37–34 in the 71-frame final. The highest break of 133 was made by John Pulman in his semi-final loss to Davis.