German Masters snooker 2025: Who does Judd Trump face in opening match of title defence? Will Ronnie O'Sullivan appear?

ByDesmond Kane

Published 30/12/2024 at 17:06 GMT

Judd Trump is set to begin his defence of the Brandon Parker Trophy at the 15th edition of the German Masters in Berlin next month, live on Eurosport and discovery+. The world No. 1 chases a record fourth victory at the Tempodrom, having claimed the title in 2020, 2021 and 2024. Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Stephen Maguire 9-7 in the 2012 final, but has not appeared at the finals venue since 2017.

Judd Trump is set to open his title defence at the German Masters against world No. 67 David Grace in Berlin, live on Eurosport and discovery+.

The 30-time ranking event winner defeated Si Jiahui 10-5 in the final to claim the prestigious title for a third time last season, and will begin his campaign on Monday, January 27 at 8pm.

The 12th ranking event of the season will run between January 27 and February 2 at the Tempodrom and carry a £100,000 first prize - with the winner of Trump against Grace meeting Stephen Maguire or Joe O'Connor in the last 32.

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Former world semi-finalist Si has been handed a fascinating match in the first round with Ken Doherty, the 1997 world champion, who turned back the clock with his first two wins of the season in qualifying against Oliver Lines (5-4) and Jordan Brown (5-4).

Ronnie O'Sullivan, the 2012 German Masters champion, has not appeared in Berlin since a 5-4 defeat to Mark King in the first round in 2017, but has been handed a match with young Welshman Dylan Emery - with the winner facing Ricky Walden or Ryan Day in the last 32.

Elsewhere, world champion Kyren Wilson, the 2019 winner, has been drawn with Ka Wai Cheung, while Mark Selby faces Liu Hongyu and Mark Allen is up against David Lilley.

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Four-time world champion John Higgins is up against Mark Davis in the round of 64, while Stuart Bingham takes on Thai speed merchant Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

Jack Lisowski is still seeking a first career title, and he will kick off his quest against Alexander Ursenbacher.

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