Definition
The 2020 German Masters was a professional ranking tournament on the World Snooker Tour, scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany, in early 2020.
Overview
The German Masters is an annual snooker competition that was first established in 2011. It is typically hosted at the Tempodrom venue in Berlin and forms part of the ranking events that contribute to players’ world rankings. The 2020 edition was slated for late February 2020 and was intended to feature a field of the top professional players, following the standard format of best‑of‑11‑frame qualifying rounds followed by a main‑draw of best‑of‑17‑frame matches.
Etymology / Origin
The tournament’s title combines the year of the edition (“2020”) with the host nation (“German”) and the term “Masters,” a traditional label in cue sports denoting a high‑status invitational or ranking event.
Characteristics
- Venue: Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany (planned).
- Date: Scheduled for late February 2020.
- Format: Qualifying matches – best of 11 frames; main stage – best of 17 frames.
- Prize Fund: The event normally offered a total prize pool of approximately €125,000, with a significant share allocated to the champion.
- Ranking Impact: As a ranking event, performance contributed points toward the World Snooker Rankings.
Accurate information about the final results, participants, and any modifications to the schedule is not confirmed. Some sources indicate that the tournament proceeded as planned, while others note potential disruptions related to the emerging COVID‑19 pandemic in early 2020.
Related Topics
- World Snooker Tour
- German Masters (snooker) – overall history and editions
- Ranking events in professional snooker
- Tempodrom – sporting venue in Berlin
- Impact of COVID‑19 on professional snooker tournaments in 2020
Note: Specific details such as the winner, match scores, and exact prize distribution for the 2020 edition remain unverified in publicly available encyclopedic records.