Neil Robertson Triumphs at 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters

Australian snooker star Neil Robertson secured a dramatic 10–9 victory over Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final of the 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, claiming his 26th ranking title and the tournament’s £500,000 top prize. The event, held from August 8 to 16, 2025, at Green Halls in the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City in Jeddah, featured 144 players and produced 91 century breaks, including three maximum 147 breaks.

Tournament Overview

The 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters served as the second ranking event of the 2025–26 snooker season, following the 2025 Championship League and preceding the 2025 Wuhan Open. Organized by the World Snooker Tour, the tournament offered a total prize fund of £2,302,000, with the winner receiving £500,000. Defending champion Judd Trump was eliminated in the fifth round, losing 3–5 to Oliver Lines.

Final Match Details

Neil Robertson began the final strongly, leading Ronnie O’Sullivan 7–2 in the best-of-19-frame contest. O’Sullivan mounted a comeback, winning seven of the next eight frames to take a 9–8 lead. Robertson responded by winning the final two frames to clinch the match 10–9, marking the second consecutive year the final was decided in the deciding frame.

Notable Achievements

The tournament produced 91 century breaks, including three maximum breaks. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh of Thailand and Ronnie O’Sullivan of England each compiled 147 breaks, with O’Sullivan achieving the feat twice. Robertson’s victory added to his impressive career tally, reinforcing his status as one of the sport’s most consistent performers.

Broadcast and Attendance

The event was broadcast globally through multiple platforms. In the Middle East and Asia, local channels carried the action. In Europe, viewers tuned in via Eurosport, Discovery+, and HBO Max. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, TNT Sports and Discovery+ provided coverage. All other territories accessed the tournament through WST Play, the World Snooker Tour’s official streaming service.

Looking Ahead

As the 2025–26 snooker season progresses, Robertson’s win in Saudi Arabia positions him as a key contender in upcoming events. The tournament’s success in Jeddah highlights the growing prominence of snooker in the Middle East, building on the inaugural 2024 edition held in Riyadh.