1986 Masters (snooker)

The 1986 Masters, officially the 1986 Benson & Hedges Masters, was a professional snooker tournament held from 12 to 19 January 1986 at the Wembley Conference Centre in London, England. It was the ninth Masters tournament, and was won by Cliff Thorburn, who defeated Jimmy White in the final 9–8. This was Thorburn's second Masters title, and it marked his last major title win.

The tournament featured sixteen of the world's leading snooker players, invited based on their ranking. The matches were played in a knockout format, with best-of-nine frames in the early rounds progressing to a best-of-17 frame final. The event was notable for its close matches and high-quality snooker, culminating in a thrilling final which went down to the wire. Jimmy White, despite losing, showcased his impressive talent and established himself further as a leading player on the snooker circuit. The tournament also saw significant media coverage and maintained the growing popularity of the sport. Further details on specific matches and scores can be found in dedicated snooker archival websites and publications.