2017 Paul Hunter Classic

Paul Hunter Classic
Tournament information
Dates22–27 August 2017 (2017-08-22 – 2017-08-27)
VenueStadthalle
CityFürth
CountryGermany
OrganisationWorld Snooker
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£100,000
Winner's share£20,000
Highest break Mark Selby (ENG) (143)
Final
Champion Michael White (WAL)
Runner-up Shaun Murphy (ENG)
Score4–2
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2018
Fürth is located in Germany
Fürth
Fürth

The 2017 Paul Hunter Classic was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place in August 2017 at the Stadthalle in Fürth, Germany.[1] It was the third ranking event of the 2017/2018 season.[1] The tournament is named in honour of former snooker professional, Paul Hunter.[2][3]

Mark Selby was the defending champion, but he lost 1–4 to Michael White in the fourth round.[4] White went on to beat Shaun Murphy 4–2 in the final, capturing his second world ranking title.[5]

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  5. ^ "Lightning Strikes In Germany". World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.