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2012–13 snooker season

Series of snooker tournaments

Series of snooker tournaments

FieldValue
duration
imageSnooker Main Tour 2012-13.png
image_size275px
image_captionNations that hosted an event in the snooker calendar during the 2012–13 season
tournaments35 (11 ranking events)
UKMark Selby
MastersMark Selby
WorldChampsRonnie O'Sullivan
previous[2011–12](2011-12-snooker-season)
next[2013–14](2013-14-snooker-season)

The 2012–13 snooker season was a series of snooker tournaments played between 16 May 2012 and 6 May 2013. The season featured two new ranking events: the Wuxi Classic and the International Championship. The tour had a record five ranking events in China, and three new PTC events in Asia. The tour also visited Bulgaria for the first time in its history, and returned to Poland, Belgium and Australia. Before the start of the season World Snooker requested every player to sign a players contract, that would allow players to choose which events they want to enter – no player was forced to play in any event. At the end of the season Mark Selby was named the World Snooker Player of the Year, the Snooker Writers' Player of the Year and the Fans' Player of the Year and Ian Burns the Rookie of the Year. Ronnie O'Sullivan received the "Performance of the Year" for winning his fifth World title after playing just one competitive match during the season. Jimmy Robertson's 57 break in just 130 seconds at the Snooker Shoot Out received the "Magic Moment of the Year" award. Terry Griffiths, Joe Johnson, Peter Ebdon, Ken Doherty, Graeme Dott, Shaun Murphy and Neil Robertson were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The season had a total of £7.1 million of prize money. The World Championship, the UK Championship, the International Championship and the Masters were the four biggest tournaments in terms of prize money with the total pot being over half a million pounds at each event. A further £5,000 was on offer at the televised stages of each ranking event for any player who compiled a maximum break and this prize rolled over from one tournament to the next if not won. A £500 rolling prize was given to any player who completed the feat in the qualifying stages of ranking events. A separate £500 rolling prize was also available in all the PTC events, but this prize was excluded from the Asian PTCs. If at any tournament a 147 was made by more than one player, then the prize was equally shared.

New professional players

Countries

The 2012/2013 season was made up of 99 professional players. The top 64 players after the 2012 World Championships automatically qualified for the 2012/2013 season as did the top eight who were not in the top 64 from the Players Tour Championship Order of Merit. Another twelve places were available through the 2012 Q School; the rest of the places on to the tour came from amateur events and national governing body nominations. All players except those in the top 64 received a tour card for two seasons. Listed below are the players who qualified for the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 season. ;International champions:

  1. IBSF World Snooker Championship winner: Hossein Vafaei
  2. IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship winner: Thanawat Thirapongpaiboon
  3. EBSA European Snooker Championships winner: Scott Donaldson
  4. EBSA European Under-21 Snooker Championships winner: Michael Leslie
  5. ACBS Asian Snooker Championship runner-up:The winner was Aditya Mehta, who was on the Main Tour the previous season, and therefore couldn't re-qualify via an amateur event. Pankaj Advani
  6. ACBS Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship runner-up:The winner was Hossein Vafaei, who already qualified for the Main Tour by winning IBSF World Snooker Championship. Zhang Anda

;NGB nominations | Chinese nomination 1: Tian Pengfei | Chinese nomination 2: Cao Yupeng | Indian nomination: Aditya Mehta | Thai nomination: Thepchaiya Un-Nooh | European nomination 1: Luca Brecel | European nomination 2: Tony Drago | American nomination: Floyd Ziegler | Oceania nomination: Ben Judge | African nomination: Mohamed Khairy ;Players Tour Championship Order of Merit | Li Yan | Passakorn Suwannawat | Simon Bedford | Dechawat Poomjaeng | Craig Steadman | Kurt Maflin | David Grace | Liam Highfield

;2012 Q School: | Martin O'Donnell | Sam Baird | Ian Burns | Chen Zhe | Daniel Wells | Jamie O'Neill | Sean O'Sullivan | Paul Davison | Rod Lawler | Michael Wasley | Joel Walker | Robbie Williams

Calendar

The following table outlines the results and dates for all the ranking and major invitational events.

World Snooker Tour

StartFinishTournamentVenueWinnerScoreRunner-upRef.
18 Jun22 JunAsian Players Tour Championship – Event 1Zhangjiagang Sports Center in Zhangjiagang, ChinaStuart Bingham43Stephen Lee
25 Jun1 Jul[Wuxi Classic](2012-wuxi-classic)Wuxi City Sports Park Stadium in Wuxi, ChinaRicky Walden104Stuart Bingham
2 Jul7 Jul[Six-red World Championship](2012-six-red-world-championship)Montien Riverside Hotel in Bangkok, ThailandMark Davis84Shaun Murphy
9 Jul15 Jul[Australian Goldfields Open](2012-australian-goldfields-open)Bendigo Stadium in Bendigo, AustraliaBarry Hawkins93Peter Ebdon
18 Jul22 JulPlayers Tour Championship – Event 1South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester, EnglandStephen Maguire43Jack Lisowski
8 Aug12 AugPlayers Tour Championship – Event 2South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester, EnglandMartin Gould43Stephen Maguire
23 Aug26 AugEuropean Tour – Event 1Event also known as the 2012 Paul Hunter ClassicStadthalle in Fürth, GermanyMark Selby41Joe Swail
5 Sep9 SepPlayers Tour Championship – Event 3South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester, EnglandRod Lawler42Marco Fu
17 Sep23 Sep[Shanghai Masters](2012-shanghai-masters)Shanghai Grand Stage in Shanghai, ChinaJohn Higgins109Judd Trump
23 Sep27 SepAsian Players Tour Championship – Event 2Yixing Sports Centre in Yixing, ChinaStephen Lee40Ding Junhui
16 Aug18 AugEuropean Tour – Event 2Event also known as the 2012 Gdynia OpenWorld Snooker Academy in Sheffield, EnglandNeil Robertson43Jamie Burnett
5 Oct7 OctGdynia Sports Arena in Gdynia, Poland
17 Oct21 OctEuropean Tour – Event 3Event also known as the 2012 Antwerp Open and 2012 Belgian OpenLotto Arena in Antwerp, BelgiumMark Allen41Mark Selby
28 Oct4 Nov[International Championship](2012-international-championship)Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, ChinaJudd Trump108Neil Robertson
5 Nov9 NovAsian Players Tour Championship – Event 3Henan Province Sports Stadium in Zhengzhou, ChinaStuart Bingham43Li Hang
11 Nov14 NovPlayers Tour Championship – Event 4Event also known as the 2012 Kay Suzanne Memorial Trophy and the 2012 Kay Suzanne Memorial CupSouth West Snooker Academy in Gloucester, EnglandJohn Higgins42Judd Trump
15 Nov18 NovEuropean Tour – Event 4Event also known as the 2012 Bulgarian OpenPrincess Hotel in Sofia, BulgariaJudd Trump40John Higgins
16 Aug25 Nov[Premier League](2012-premier-league-snooker)Grimsby Auditorium in Grimsby, EnglandStuart Bingham72Judd Trump
1 Dec9 Dec[UK Championship](2012-uk-championship)Barbican Centre in York, EnglandMark Selby106Shaun Murphy
13 Dec16 DecEuropean Tour – Event 5Event also known as the 2012 Scottish OpenRavenscraig Sports Facility in Ravenscraig, ScotlandDing Junhui42Anthony McGill
26 Nov27 NovEuropean Tour – Event 6Event also known as the 2013 Munich Open and the 2013 FFB OpenWorld Snooker Academy in Sheffield, EnglandMark Selby43Graeme Dott
4 Jan6 JanEvent Forum in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany
13 Jan20 Jan[Masters](2013-masters-snooker)Alexandra Palace in London, EnglandMark Selby106Neil Robertson
25 Jan27 Jan[Snooker Shoot Out](2013-snooker-shoot-out)Circus Arena in Blackpool, EnglandMartin Gould10Mark Allen
30 Jan3 Feb[German Masters](2013-german-masters)Tempodrom in Berlin, GermanyAli Carter96Marco Fu
11 Feb17 Feb[Welsh Open](2013-welsh-open-snooker)Newport Centre in Newport, WalesStephen Maguire98Stuart Bingham
25 Feb3 Mar[World Open](2013-world-open-snooker)Hainan International Exhibition Center in Haikou, ChinaMark Allen104Matthew Stevens
12 Mar17 MarPlayers Tour Championship FinalsBailey Allen Hall in Galway, IrelandDing Junhui43Neil Robertson
7 Jan21 Mar[Championship League](2013-championship-league)Crondon Park Golf Club in Stock, EnglandMartin Gould32Ali Carter
25 Mar31 Mar[China Open](2013-china-open-snooker)Beijing University Students' Gymnasium in Beijing, ChinaNeil Robertson106Mark Selby
20 Apr6 May[World Snooker Championship](2013-world-snooker-championship)Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, EnglandRonnie O'Sullivan1812Barry Hawkins
Non-ranking event

World Ladies Billiards and Snooker Association

StartFinishTournamentVenueWinnerScoreRunner-upRef.
26 MayAgnes Davies MemorialTerry Griffiths Matchroom in Llanelli, WalesJaique Ip30So Man Yan
29 SepNorthern ChampionshipNorth East Derbyshire Snooker Centre in Chesterfield, EnglandNg On Yee30Maria Catalano
3 NovUK Ladies ChampionshipJesters Snooker in Swindon, EnglandMaria Catalano30Tina Owen-Sevilton
2 MarConnie Gough MemorialWoking Snooker Centre in Woking, EnglandMaria Catalano30Emma Bonney
14 Apr15 Apr[World Ladies Championship](2013-world-ladies-snooker-championship)Cambridge Snooker Centre in Cambridge, EnglandReanne Evans63Maria Catalano

Seniors events

StartFinishTournamentVenueWinnerScoreRunner-upRef.
27 Oct28 Oct[World Seniors Championship](2012-world-seniors-championship)Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth, EnglandNigel Bond20Tony Chappel

Other events

StartFinishTournamentVenueWinnerScoreRunner-upRef.
16 May20 MayAustrian OpenBRP-Hall in Wels, AustriaMark Williams65Matthew Couch
7 Jun10 JunPink RibbonSouth West Snooker Academy in Gloucester, EnglandStuart Bingham40Peter Lines
12 Jul15 JulVienna Snooker OpenTheater Dschungel in Vienna, AustriaSimon Bedford52Jamie Jones
11 Sep14 Sep[General Cup](2012-general-cup)General Snooker Club in Hong Kong, ChinaNeil Robertson76Ricky Walden
11 Jan13 JanDutch OpenDe Dieze in 's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsLuca Brecel53Bjorn Haneveer

Official rankings

Main article: Snooker world rankings 2012/2013

Seeding revision 1

No.Ch.NamePoints
1Mark Selby74925
2Judd Trump68975
3Mark Williams63560
4Stephen Maguire61400
5John Higgins61320
6Shaun Murphy59685
7Neil Robertson59540
8Stephen Lee56550
9Ronnie O'Sullivan53060
10Matthew Stevens52760
11Ding Junhui52340
12Mark Allen50065
13Graeme Dott49445
14Martin Gould47290
15Ricky Walden46945
16Stuart Bingham46600

Seeding revision 2

No.Ch.NamePoints
1Mark Selby77485
2Judd Trump72075
3Mark Williams67740
4Stephen Maguire63980
5Shaun Murphy63925
6Neil Robertson62980
7John Higgins61680
8Stephen Lee60670
9Ding Junhui56220
10Ricky Walden54245
11Matthew Stevens53900
12Stuart Bingham53700
13Mark Allen53485
14Graeme Dott52225
15Ronnie O'Sullivan52060
16Martin Gould51650

Seeding revision 3

No.Ch.NamePoints
1Judd Trump79155
2Mark Selby76620
3John Higgins72040
4Shaun Murphy67140
5Neil Robertson65180
6Mark Williams64400
7Stephen Maguire63080
8Mark Allen59800
9Stephen Lee59670
10Stuart Bingham54575
11Ding Junhui54280
12Ricky Walden54125
13Graeme Dott52740
14Matthew Stevens50140
15Ali Carter47000
16Barry Hawkins46915

Seeding revision 4

No.Ch.NamePoints
1Mark Selby81380
2Judd Trump79275
3John Higgins70680
4Shaun Murphy68220
5Neil Robertson65540
6Stephen Maguire60320
7Mark Williams60320
8Mark Allen56360
9Stephen Lee55430
10Stuart Bingham55255
11Ding Junhui53840
12Ricky Walden53165
13Matthew Stevens52660
14Graeme Dott52500
15Ali Carter51760
16Mark Davis50190

Seeding revision 5

No.Ch.NamePoints
1Mark Selby80940
2Neil Robertson79460
3Judd Trump78320
4Shaun Murphy67020
5Stephen Maguire66940
6Mark Allen66060
7John Higgins64955
8Stuart Bingham61740
9Ding Junhui59300
10Mark Williams58260
11Graeme Dott56100
12Matthew Stevens55060
13Ricky Walden54765
14Barry Hawkins54680
15Ali Carter52895
16Mark Davis51630

World ranking points

Main article: Snooker world ranking points 2012/2013

Points distribution

2012/2013 points distribution for world ranking and minor-ranking events

TournamentRound →*R96**R80**R64**R48**R32**R16**QF**SF**F**W*
**Wuxi Classic**Unseeded loser56091012601610196026603500448056007000
Seeded loser280455630805980–––––
**Australian Goldfields Open**Unseeded loser4006509001150140019002500320040005000
Seeded loser200325450575700–––––
**Shanghai Masters**Unseeded loser56091012601610196026603500448056007000
Seeded loser280455630805980–––––
**International Championship**Unseeded loser640104014401840224030404000512064008000
Seeded loser3205207209201120–––––
**UK Championship**Unseeded loser640104014401840224030404000512064008000
Seeded loser3205207209201120–––––
**German Masters**Unseeded loser900–1150–140019002500320040005000
Seeded loser450–575–––––––
**Welsh Open**Unseeded loser900–1150–140019002500320040005000
Seeded loser450–575–––––––
**World Open**Unseeded loser56091012601610196026603500448056007000
Seeded loser280455630805980–––––
**Players Tour Championship**Regular events––360–5607601000128016002000
Finals––––84011401500192024003000
**China Open**Unseeded loser56091012601610196026603500448056007000
Seeded loser280455630805980–––––
**World Championship**Unseeded loser8001300180023002800380050006400800010000
Seeded loser40065090011501400–––––

Notes

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