Riga Masters 2016

The Riga Masters 2016 was a professional snooker tournament held from June 24 to June 26, 2016, at the Riga Arena in Riga, Latvia. It marked the inaugural edition of the event, which was part of the World Snooker Tour and contributed to the ranking points for the players. The tournament featured a competitive field of top-ranked snooker players competing in a knockout format. The event was notable for its vibrant atmosphere and the growing popularity of snooker in the Baltic region. Mark Selby emerged as the champion, defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-1 in the final to claim his first ranking title of the season. The Riga Masters 2016 was praised for its organization and served as a successful introduction to the European leg of the snooker calendar.