Barry Hawkins hits out after win against Mark Williams on news of major tournament being cancelled

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Barry Hawkins has hit out after his win against Mark Williams following news that the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters has been scrapped after just two editions.The competition has been brought to an abrupt end on what was announced as a decade-long partnership in 2024.The tournament, which carried the richest prize fund outside Britain at £2.3million with £500,000 going to the champion, had been dubbed the sport's unofficial "fourth major" when it launched.A statement from the World Snooker Tour said: "Following constructive discussions between The Saudi Billiard and Snooker Federation and Matchroom following the conclusion of the 2025 editions, it has been mutually agreed not to proceed with future editions of the World Pool Championship and the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Following his victory at the Crucible over Williams, Hawkins criticised the way the players found out the news.He said: "What a disappointment.

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