The Snooker Masters round of 32 took place on Tuesday evening, 12 August 2025, at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Hall in Jeddah. The event features leading players and is organized by the Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation through its strategic partnership with Matchroom, in cooperation with the World Snooker Tour and under the Ministry of Sport.
Major upsets saw defending champion Judd Trump of England exit after losing 5–3 to compatriot Oliver Lines. Scotland's John Higgins, described as a modern world championship record holder with four titles, also departed after a thrilling 5–4 defeat to England's Elliot Slessor, ending both players' campaigns early.
World number three Mark Williams of Wales secured an early place in the last 16 with a 5–3 win over promising Chinese player Yuan Sijun. England's Ronnie O'Sullivan joined him after beating compatriot Joe O'Connor 5–0.
China's world champion Zhao Xintong continued his strong form, defeating England's Steven Hallworth 5–0 with an exceptional performance that showed his determination to challenge for the title.
Judd Trump said: “I am disappointed to lose and leave as defending champion. Defeat is part of sport, but my opponent deserved to win, and I wish him well for the rest of the tournament. I will return more determined in future competitions. Experiences like this give me greater motivation to regain the title.”
Competition resumes tomorrow, Wednesday, with the last 16, determining the quarterfinalists as the contest intensifies and the field of contenders narrows in one of snooker's four major events.
