1988 Masters (snooker)
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 24–31 January 1988 |
| Venue | Wembley Conference Centre |
| City | London |
| Country | England |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £225,000 |
| Winner's share | £56,000 |
| Highest break | Steve Davis (ENG) (126) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Steve Davis (ENG) |
| Runner-up | Mike Hallett (ENG) |
| Score | 9–0 |
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The 1988 Masters (officially the 1988 Benson & Hedges Masters) was a professional snooker tournament that took place between 24 and 31 January 1988 at the Wembley Conference Centre in London, England. The fourteenth edition of the Masters, it was the second Triple Crown event of the 1987–88 snooker season. Sponsored by cigarette company Benson & Hedges, it had a total prize fund of £225,000 with £56,000 being awarded to the winner. The invitational event was contested by the 16 highest ranked players in the snooker world rankings.
Dennis Taylor was the defending champion, having won the 1987 Masters, following a 9–8 victory over Alex Higgins. Taylor lost in the first round against Mike Hallett, who was making his debut. Steve Davis won his second Masters title by defeating Hallett 9 frames to 0. As of 2026, this is the only time a whitewash has occurred in a Masters final. Davis made the highest break of the tournament, a 126 in the second frame of the final which was one of two century breaks.