The 1992 Belgian Masters was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament that took place between 28 October and 1 November 1992 at the Matchroom Schijnpoort in Antwerp, Belgium.[1][2] James Wattana won the title, defeating John Parrott 10–5 in the final, and received £15,000 prize money. Stephen Hendry compiled the highest break of the tournament, 130, during his quarter-final defeat of Gary Wilkinson.[3][4]

1992 Belgian Masters
Tournament information
Dates28 October – 1 November 1992 (1992-10-28 – 1992-11-01)
VenueMatchroom Schijnpoort
CityAntwerp
CountryBelgium
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£60,000
Winner's share£15,000
Highest break Stephen Hendry (SCO) (130)
Final
Champion James Wattana (THA)
Runner-up John Parrott (ENG)
Score10–5
1991
1996

Wattana reached the final with three deciding frame wins. He was 1–3 behind in the final, before winning four consecutive frames. Wattana later led 7–4 and 8–5, and made a century break (102) in the fifteenth frame to win the match 10–5.[3]

Results

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[3] First round

Player Score Player
  Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) 4–3   Peter Ebdon (ENG)
  James Wattana (THA) 4–3   Terry Griffiths (WAL)
  Neal Foulds (ENG) 4–3   Steve Davis (ENG)
  Gary Wilkinson (ENG) 4–3   Steve Lemmens (BEL)
Quarter-finals
Best-of-9 frames
Semi-finals
Best-of-11 frames
Final
Best-of-19 frames
         
  Stephen Hendry 5
  Gary Wilkinson 3
  Stephen Hendry 3
  John Parrott 6
  John Parrott 5
  Neal Foulds 2
  John Parrott 5
  James Wattana 10
  Jimmy White 4
  James Wattana 5
  James Wattana 6
  Ronnie O'Sullivan 5
  Mike Hallett 3
  Ronnie O'Sullivan 5

References

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  1. ^ "Hendry U-turn". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 12 October 1992. p. 23.
  2. ^ "Resurgent Wattana fights back". The Times. 2 November 1992. p. 23.
  3. ^ a b c "Wattana wins Humo Masters". Snooker Scene. Birmingham: Everton's News Agency. December 1992. pp. 18–21.
  4. ^ Turner, Chris. "Other Non-Ranking and Invition Events". cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.