Xi'an Grand Prix
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Qujiang Sports Complex |
| Location | Xi'an |
| Country | China |
| Established | 2024 |
| Organisation(s) | World Snooker Tour CBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £850,000 |
| Winner's share | £177,000 |
| Recent edition | 2025 |
| Current champion | Mark Williams (WAL) |
The Xi'an Grand Prix is a professional snooker ranking tournament held in Xi'an, China. Organised by the World Snooker Tour, the inaugural event ran from 19 to 25 August 2024. The reigning champion is Mark Williams.
History
In February 2024, the World Snooker Tour announced the addition of the Xi'an Grand Prix ranking tournament to the calendar, beginning in the 2024–25 season. The tournament offers one of the highest prizes for ranking tournaments in China, with the winner receiving £177,000 from a total prize fund of £850,000.[1][2] Kyren Wilson won the inaugural 2024 edition, held from 19 to 25 August 2024.[3]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final score | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[4] | Kyren Wilson (ENG) | Judd Trump (ENG) | 10–8 | Qujiang Sports Complex in Xi'an, China | 2024/25 |
| 2025 | Mark Williams (WAL) | Shaun Murphy (ENG) | 10–3 | 2025/26 |
Records
Mark Williams won the 2025 edition at the age of 50 years and 206 days, breaking the record set by Ray Reardon 43 years earlier as the oldest ever winner of a professional ranking tournament.[5]
References
- ^ "WST announces inaugural Xi'an Grand Prix". World Snooker Tour. 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Haigh, Phil (6 February 2024). "Big money Xi'an Grand Prix added to World Snooker Tour calendar for next season". Metro. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Xi'an Grand Prix: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump 10-8 to win final". BBC Sport. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "2024 Xi'an Grand Prix". snooker.org. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Cartwright, Phil (13 October 2025). "Xi'an Grand Prix 2025: Mark Williams, 50, wins title to become oldest ranking event winner". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 October 2025.