2000 China Open (snooker)


The 2000 China Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place from 9–17 December 2000 at the Mission Hills Resort in Shenzhen, China. It was the fourth ranking event of the 2000/2001 season.
The reigning champion was Ronnie O'Sullivan, who retained his title by defeating Mark Williams in the final 9–3.

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 : £3,000
  • Highest break : £1,000
  • Total: £311,000