The 2000

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was a professional

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tournament that took place from 9–17 December 2000 at the Mission Hills Resort in

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. It was the fourth ranking event of the 2000/2001 season. The reigning champion was

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, who retained his title by defeating Mark Williams in the final 9–3. __TOC__

Prize fund

The breakdown of prize money for this year is shown below: * Winner: £50,000 * Runner-up: £26,000 * Semi-finalists: £13,000 * Quarter-finalists: £7,250 * Last 16: £3,910 * Last 32: £3,400 * Last 48: £1,500 * Last 64: £1,250 * Last 96: £950 * Last 128: £500 * Highest break (televised): £3,000 * Highest break (untelevised): £1,000 * Total: £311,000

Wildcard round

Main draw

Final

References

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