The Shanghai Masters is a professional snooker tournament. Originally a ranking event, it became a non-ranking invitation event in 2018. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the reigning champion. Ronnie O'Sullivan won the 2018 title, the first time it has been defended. History The event was introduced in the 2007/2008 season and was the second ranking event to be held in China as a result of the growth of the sport in the country. Until 2016, an extra wildcard round was included before the first round proper, featuring eight players. In 2018 the tournament became a 24-man invitation event. Winners Records Statistics Highest ranked champion: Ronnie O'Sullivan (2009) - #1 Lowest ranked champion: Kyren Wilson (2015) - #54 Highest break: 147 Jamie Cope (2008) John Higgins (2012) Stephen Maguire (2016) Finalists Champions by country References Recurring sporting events established in 2007 2007 establishments in China Sports competitions in Shanghai Snooker ranking tournaments Snooker competitions in China