WST Pro Series 2021

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The 2021 WST Pro Series was a professional ranking snooker tournament, taking place from 18 January to 21 March 2021 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, England. The event featured 128 players, and was played over three stages of round-robin groups of eight players, with the Final Group winner as the tournament champion.

Seven-time World Champion, Stephen Hendry, was due to make his return to the professional snooker tour, having initially retired in 2012. However, he withdrew before the tournament began.

Gary Wilson made his third career maximum break in the second frame of his Group G match with Liam Highfield.

Mark Williams won the only edition of the event, winning the 23rd ranking title of his career on his 46th birthday, becoming the third oldest ranking event winner behind Welsh compatriots Doug Mountjoy who was 46 in 1989 and Ray Reardon who was 50 in 1982.

The WST Pro Series 2021 was a premier professional snooker tournament organized by the World Snooker Tour, showcasing some of the world's top players competing across multiple venues in the United Kingdom. Held in early 2021, this innovative event featured a unique format with players competing in a series of group stages and matches designed to maximize entertainment and competitive intensity. The tournament attracted a strong field of snooker talent, offering fans exciting matches and high-quality play. The WST Pro Series 2021 not only provided thrilling snooker action but also contributed to the ongoing development and promotion of the sport during a challenging period for live sporting events.