2000 China Open (snooker)

The 2000 China Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament held in Shanghai, China, from February 27 to March 5, 2000. It was the first professional snooker tournament held in China, marking a significant milestone in the sport's expansion into Asia. The event was won by Ronnie O'Sullivan, who defeated Mark Williams in the final with a score of 9-3. The highest break of the tournament was 147, achieved by Ronnie O'Sullivan during his semi-final match against Marco Fu. The tournament was part of the 1999/2000 snooker season and featured a field of professional players competing for ranking points and prize money.