Quick Facts
| Champion | Neil Robertson |
| Runner-up | Barry Hawkins |
| Final Score | 10-4 |
| Venue | Alexandra Palace, London |
The 2022 Masters was the 48th edition of snooker’s most glamorous invitational, held at Alexandra Palace in London and forming part of the Triple Crown series. Neil Robertson claimed the Paul Hunter Trophy with a commanding final performance, cementing his status as one of the modern game’s elite performers on the sport’s biggest non-ranking stages. For everything you need to know about the tournament’s history and format, visit the full The Masters overview page on BilliardsBase.
Tournament Recap
The 2022 Masters brought together the world’s top players for what is widely regarded as the most prestigious invitational event in snooker. Alexandra Palace, with its electric atmosphere and passionate crowd, provided the perfect backdrop for a week of high-quality frames. The field was stacked as always, limited to sixteen of the game’s finest, and the early rounds delivered exactly the kind of drama that makes this event stand apart from standard ranking tournaments. Century breaks were flowing freely throughout the week, with 26 compiled across the entire event. Stuart Bingham’s 139 stood as the highest break of the tournament, a fine effort even though it came in a first-round defeat for Bingham himself.
Neil Robertson arrived at Alexandra Palace in strong form and carried that consistency through every round. The Australian left-hander is one of those players who raises his game for the big occasions, and this tournament was no exception. His path to the final was built on controlled, clinical snooker that gave opponents little room to breathe. Robertson’s positional play was at its best across the week, and he consistently punished any mistakes with the kind of long potting and break-building that made him World Champion back in 2010. The Alexandra Palace crowd always appreciates quality snooker regardless of nationality, and Robertson had them onside throughout.
Barry Hawkins reached his third Masters final, an achievement that underlines just how consistently the Hawk has performed at the top of the game over the years. His run to the final was determined and gritty, the sort of resilient snooker that has defined his career. However, the final itself belonged entirely to Robertson. The Australian was dominant from the outset, winning 10 frames to Hawkins’s 4 in a result that was not particularly flattering to the runner-up but was a fair reflection of how one-sided the match became. Hawkins had previously been runner-up at the Masters in 2016, also losing on that occasion, which made this defeat a particularly hard one to take for the Kent player.
Robertson’s victory was his second Masters title, making him the tenth player in history to win the event more than once. It was also his sixth Triple Crown title overall, a landmark that places him firmly in the conversation about the greatest players of his generation. Winning the Paul Hunter Trophy is something every top professional targets, and Robertson did so in style, producing the kind of controlled, high-quality snooker that this tournament demands. For Hawkins, the near-miss will sting, but reaching a third final is a career achievement in itself, and his performances throughout the week showed he remains a genuine contender at the highest level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 Masters snooker tournament?
Neil Robertson won the 2022 Masters, defeating Barry Hawkins 10-4 in the final to claim the Paul Hunter Trophy for the second time in his career.
What was the final score in the 2022 Masters snooker final?
Neil Robertson beat Barry Hawkins by 10 frames to 4 in a final that Robertson controlled convincingly from start to finish.
Where was the 2022 Masters snooker held?
The 2022 Masters was held at Alexandra Palace in London, the tournament’s long-standing and beloved home venue, famous for its passionate and knowledgeable crowd.
What was the highest break at the 2022 Masters?
The highest break of the 2022 Masters was a 139, compiled by Stuart Bingham, though it came in a first-round match that Bingham ultimately lost.
How many Masters titles has Neil Robertson won?
Robertson’s 2022 victory was his second Masters title, making him the tenth player to win the event more than once, and it was also his sixth Triple Crown title overall.