Neil Robertson has been crowned the 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters champion in Jeddah, edging Ronnie O’Sullivan 10–9 in a nail-biting final. The dramatic finish has only strengthened the tournament’s reputation as snooker’s “fourth major,” now firmly sitting alongside the sport’s traditional Triple Crown events.
With a total prize fund of £2.3 million, the Saudi Masters is now second only to the World Championship. The winner’s cheque of £500,000 matches the Crucible’s top prize, underlining just how big this event has become. The tournament only launched last year in Riyadh, when Judd Trump also won 10–9 in a thriller against Mark Williams.
Hot on the heels of the 2025 World Pool Championship – considered the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour – this back-to-back showcase of cue sports highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on the global sporting stage. Both tournaments tie directly into Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy and inspire future generations through sport.
Now in its second year, the landmark partnership between WST and Saudi sporting authorities is backed by a major legacy programme. Together with the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation, the tours are working to grow cue sports from the ground up – from grassroots coaching and youth training to international wild cards that give regional talent a shot at the elite level.