World Snooker Championship 1988
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The 1988 World Snooker Championship
took place at the Crucible Theatre
, Sheffield
between 16 April – 2 May 1988.
Steve Davis
won in the final 18-11 against Terry Griffiths
.
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the leading professional snooker tournament in terms of both prize money and ranking points. The first championship was held in 1927; since 1977, it has been played at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England...
took place at the Crucible Theatre
Crucible Theatre
The Crucible Theatre is a theatre built in 1971 and located in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. As well as theatrical performances, it is home to the most important event in professional snooker, the World Snooker Championship....
, Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
between 16 April – 2 May 1988.
Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
won in the final 18-11 against Terry Griffiths
Terry Griffiths
Terrence "Terry" Griffiths OBE is a retired Welsh snooker player and current snooker coach and pundit. He won the World Championship in 1979 at the first attempt, and reached the 1988 final. He also won the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982, making him one of seven players to have...
.
Notable moments
- Terry GriffithsTerry GriffithsTerrence "Terry" Griffiths OBE is a retired Welsh snooker player and current snooker coach and pundit. He won the World Championship in 1979 at the first attempt, and reached the 1988 final. He also won the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982, making him one of seven players to have...
made his second world final 9 years after his victory against Dennis TaylorDennis TaylorDennis Taylor is a retired snooker player, and current BBC snooker commentator. Winner of two ranking events, he is best known for winning the 1985 World Championship, beating World number one Steve Davis on the final black in one of the sport's most memorable finals...
but loses 18–11 to Steve DavisSteve DavisSteve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
who wins his fifth World title.
- Bill WerbeniukBill WerbeniukWilliam Alexander "Bill" Werbeniuk was a Canadian professional snooker and pool player. Recognisable for his girth, he was nicknamed "Big Bill"...
made his last appearance in the Crucible when he played Dennis Taylor and lost 8–10. During the match, he caused a stir when he attempted to stretch across the table, but due to his size was having some difficulty. Eventually, the inevitable happened and he broke wind loudly. With the audience, referee and Taylor trying to hold in their laughter, Werbeniuk got off the table, turned to the audience and said: "Who did that?"
- Steve JamesSteve James (snooker player)Stephen James is an English professional snooker player.-Career:A former postman, the high point of his career was his sole ranking title – the Mercantile Credit Classic in 1990, beating Australian Warren King 10–6 in the final...
became the first player to make the highest century break during his debut at the World Championship when he made a 140 against Rex WilliamsRex WilliamsRex Williams , son of Minnie Roberts and William Williams, is a retired English professional snooker and billiards player.Williams was an excellent junior player in both snooker and billiards. His professional career began in 1951, during a period of decline in snooker...
in the first round; one of 18 century breaks in the 1988 World Snooker Championship. James' performance at the World Championship earned him the Snooker Writers Associations achievement of the year award.
Prize money
- Winner: £95,000
- Runner-up: £57,000
- Semi-final: £28,000
- Quarter-final: £14,250
- Last 16: £7,125
- Last 32: £4,007.81
- Last 48: £3117.19
- Last 64: £1632.81
- Stage 1 Highest Break: £2,375
- Stage 2 Highest Break: £9,500
- Total: £475,000