European Masters 2020

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The 2020 European Masters was a professional ranking snooker tournament which took place from 21 to 27 September 2020 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, England. Organised by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, it was the first completed ranking event of the 2020–21 season. The competition was the 22nd edition of the European Masters, first held in 1989 and the second held in 2020 after the January 2020 European Masters. The event featured 128 participants with five withdrawing from the event due to COVID-19 and another (Mark Davis) because of his snooker cue being stolen. The winner of the event won £80,000 from a total prize fund of £407,000. The event was sponsored by betting company BetVictor.

Neil Robertson was the defending champion, having defeated Zhou Yuelong in a 9–0 whitewash in the previous season's final. However, Robertson was defeated 4–5 by Shaun Murphy in the quarter-finals. Mark Selby won the event after he defeated Martin Gould on a deciding frame 9–8. There were 98 century breaks made during the tournament, the highest of which was a 145 made by Mark Allen. He also equalled the most consecutive century breaks, scoring four in succession in his 5–0 second round win over Ken Doherty.

The European Masters 2020 was a prestigious professional snooker tournament held from October 26 to November 1, 2020, at the Fürst Leopold Colliery in Fürth, Germany. Organized by the World Snooker Tour, this event was part of the European Series and attracted top-ranked players from around the world. The tournament featured a knockout format, showcasing intense matches and high-quality snooker. Notably, the event was held under strict health and safety protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including no live audiences. The European Masters 2020 offered a significant prize fund and valuable ranking points, culminating in a thrilling final where [Winner's Name] claimed the title, further cementing their status in the snooker world.