1992–93 snooker season explained

Duration:August 1992 – 30 May 1993
Tournaments:27 (9 ranking events)
Uk: Jimmy White
Masters: Stephen Hendry
Worldchamps: Stephen Hendry
Previous:1991–92
Next:1993–94

The 1992–93 snooker season was a series of snooker tournaments played between August 1992 and May 1993. The following table outlines the results for ranking, minor-ranking and the invitational events.

New professional players

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association accepted its largest intake to date, 154 new players, bringing the total to 719 (excluding 27 billiards-only members). The new professionals included world amateur champion Noppadon Noppachorn, world under-21 champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins (who won the junior event at the 1991 World Masters), Indian amateur champion Yasin Merchant, the fifth-ranked women's player Tessa Davidson, and future multiple ranking event winners Dominic Dale, Stephen Lee, Joe Perry and Mark Williams.[1] [2]

Calendar

StartFinishCountryTournament nameVenueCityWinnerRunner-upScoreRef.
1 Aug22 Aug IndiaIndian MastersDelhi Steve Davis Steve James9–6
26 Aug30 Aug ChinaKent ClassicBeijing John Parrott6–5
2 Sep5 SepPot BlackNorbreck Castle HotelBlackpool Neal Foulds1–0 [3]
23 Sep27 SepScottish MastersCivic CentreMotherwell Neal Foulds Gary Wilkinson[4]
Dubai ClassicAl Nasr Stadium John Parrott Stephen Hendry9–8[5]
12 Oct25 OctGrand PrixHexagon Theatre Jimmy White Ken Doherty10–9[6]
28 Oct1 Nov BelgiumBelgian MastersMatchroom SchijnpoortAntwerp James Wattana John Parrott10–5
26 Oct5 NovBenson & Hedges ChampionshipMasters ClubGlasgow Chris Small Alan McManus9–1[7]
13 Nov29 NovUK ChampionshipGuild Hall Jimmy White John Parrott16–9[8]
4 Dec12 DecWorld MatchplayThe DomeDoncaster James Wattana Steve Davis9–4[9]
12 Dec21 DecStrachan Challenge – Event 1Jimmy White Snooker LodgeAldershot Joe Swail Stefan Mazrocis9–4
? Dec? Dec ThailandKing's CupChannel 9 AuditoriumBangkok Nigel Bond James Wattana8–7[10]
? Jan? Jan ThailandNescafe Extra Challenge James Wattana[11] [12]
3 Jan12 JanStrachan Challenge – Event 2Radion Plaxa ClubSheffield Troy Shaw Nigel Bond9–4
15 Jan16 Jan FranceEuropean ChallengeEpernay Stephen Hendry Tony Drago5–3
21 Jan31 JanWelsh OpenNewport CentreNewport Ken Doherty Alan McManus9–7[13]
1 Feb6 FebStrachan Challenge – Event 3Jimmy White Snooker LodgeAldershot Tony Drago Ken Doherty9–7[14]
7 Feb14 FebThe MastersWembley Conference Centre Stephen Hendry James Wattana9–5[15] [16]
15 Feb21 Feb BelgiumEuropean OpenMatchroon SchijnpoortAntwerp Steve Davis Stephen Hendry10–4[17] [18]
22 Feb6 MarAssembly Rooms Steve Davis10–2[19] [20]
13 Mar20 Mar ThailandAsian OpenImperial Queens Park Hotel Dave Harold Darren Morgan9–3[21] [22]
23 Mar28 Mar IrelandIrish MastersGoff's Steve Davis Alan McManus9–4[23]
2 Apr11 AprInternational OpenPlymouth Stephen Hendry Steve Davis10–6[24] [25]
17 Apr3 MayCrucible TheatreSheffield Stephen Hendry18–5[26]
8 May15 MayPontins ProfessionalPontinsPrestatyn Ken Doherty Darren Morgan9–3[27]
16 May20 MayIrish Professional ChampionshipJury's Hotel Ken Doherty Stephen Murphy9–2[28]
3 Jan30 MayEuropean LeagueThornbury Leisure CentreBristol10–7[29]
Ranking event
Minor-ranking event
Non-ranking event

Official rankings

See main article: Snooker world rankings 1992/1993.

The top 16 of the world rankings, these players automatically played in the final rounds of the world ranking events and were invited for the Masters.[30] [31] [32]

No.Ch.width=165 Name
1 Stephen Hendry
2 John Parrott
3 Jimmy White
4 Steve Davis
5 Neal Foulds
6 Terry Griffiths
7 James Wattana
8 Gary Wilkinson
9 Nigel Bond
10 Steve James
11 Dennis Taylor
12 Martin Clark
13 Alan McManus
14 Alain Robidoux
15 Willie Thorne
16 Darren Morgan

Notes and References

  1. Young ones . Snooker Scene . March 1992 . 25.
  2. Qualifying school starts . Snooker Scene . July 1992 . 9.
  3. Web site: Pot Black, Junior Pot Black. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216154927/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/PotBlack.html. 16 February 2012. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 17 May 2010.
  4. Web site: Turner. Chris. Scottish Masters. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155901/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/scotmast.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 7 May 2012.
  5. Web site: Turner. Chris. Dubai Classic, Dubai Masters, Bahrain Snooker Championship. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155224/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mideast.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 10 July 2012.
  6. Web site: Turner. Chris. Professional Players Tournament, Grand Prix, LG Cup. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155938/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/GP.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 10 July 2012.
  7. Web site: Turner. Chris. Benson & Hedges Championship, Masters Qualifying Tournament. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155348/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/masqual.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 23 December 2010.
  8. Web site: Turner . Chris . UK Championship . https://web.archive.org/web/20120216160153/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/uk.html. 16 February 2012 . cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk . Chris Turner's Snooker Archive . 1 March 2011.
  9. Web site: Turner. Chris. World Matchplay. https://web.archive.org/web/20120228200020/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/matchplay.html. 28 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 14 March 2011.
  10. News: Snooker - Kings Cup Tournament. 21 December 1992. Irish Independent. 22.
  11. No play-off was played, and the winner was decided via a league format.
  12. Web site: Turner. Chris. Other Non-Ranking and Invition Events. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216160441/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc3.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 11 October 2012.
  13. Web site: Turner. Chris. Welsh Open. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155616/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/welshopen.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 1 March 2011.
  14. Web site: Turner. Chris. Strachan Open, Strachan Challenges. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155447/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/strachan.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 11 October 2010.
  15. Web site: Turner. Chris. The Masters. https://web.archive.org/web/20120107160419/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/masters.html. 7 January 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 10 July 2012.
  16. Web site: Turner. Chris. On this Week: Hallett wins English Pro title. Eurosport UK. 22 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140305133133/http://www.eurosport.yahoo.com/16022010/58/week-hallett-wins-english-pro-title.html. dead. 5 March 2014.
  17. Web site: Turner. Chris. Major European Tournaments. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155305/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Euro.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 4 November 2011.
  18. Web site: Turner. Chris. On this Week: Ranking first for Carter. Eurosport. 24 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120918230944/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/22022010/58/week-ranking-first-carter.html. 18 September 2012. live.
  19. Web site: Turner. Chris. British Open Including British Gold Cup, Yamaha Organs Trophy and Yamaha International Masters. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155129/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/brit.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 12 October 2011.
  20. Web site: Turner. Chris. On this Week: British success for the Whirlwind. Eurosport UK. 24 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110807055737/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01032010/58/week-british-success-whirlwind.html. 7 August 2011. live.
  21. Web site: Turner. Chris. Asian Open, Asian Classic, Hong Kong Open. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155410/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Asia.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 10 July 2012.
  22. Web site: Turner. Chris. On this Week: Birth of the Hurricane. Eurosport UK. 24 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120911070744/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/15032010/58/week-birth-hurricane.html. 11 September 2012. live.
  23. Web site: Turner. Chris. Irish Masters. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155735/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/irishmast.html. 16 February 2012. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 18 November 2010.
  24. Web site: Turner. Chris. International Open, Goya Matchroom Trophy. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155037/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/int.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 4 November 2011.
  25. Web site: Turner. Chris. On this Week: First world title for Reardon. Eurosport UK. 22 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023205744/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/12042010/58/week-first-world-title-reardon.html. live. 23 October 2013.
  26. Web site: Turner . Chris . World Professional Championship . Chris Turner's Snooker Archive . https://web.archive.org/web/20130416080933/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/world.html. 16 April 2013 . 2 May 2011.
  27. Web site: Turner. Chris. Pontins Open, Pontins Professional, Pontins World Pro-Am Series. https://web.archive.org/web/20120228200841/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/pontins.html. 28 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 6 February 2013.
  28. Web site: Turner. Chris. Irish Professional Championship. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155813/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/irishpro.html. 16 February 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 4 February 2013.
  29. Web site: Premier/Matchroom League, Matchroom Championship League. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216154905/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/league.html. 16 February 2012 . Chris Turner's Snooker Archive .
  30. Web site: Turner. Chris. Historical World Rankings 1990/91 to 2004/05. https://web.archive.org/web/20120313150539/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/HistoricRank2.html. 13 March 2012. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 26 February 2011.
  31. Web site: Ranking History. Snooker.org. 6 February 2011.
  32. Book: Hayton, Eric. The CueSport Book of Professional Snooker. 2004. Rose Villa Publications. Lowestoft. 0-9548549-0-X. 119–123.

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