WST Classic 2023

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The 2023 WST Classic was a professional snooker tournament that took place from 16 to 22 March 2023 at the Morningside Arena in Leicester, England. It was the 13th ranking event of the 2022–23 season and the inaugural staging of the WST Classic, which the World Snooker Tour added to the calendar midway through the season to replace the cancelled 2023 Turkish Masters. The last qualifying event before the 2023 Tour Championship, the tournament was streamed on Matchroom.live in all territories apart from China, Hong Kong, and Thailand, where it was carried by local broadcasters. The winner received £80,000 from a total prize fund of £427,000.

Mark Selby won the only edition of the tournament. Competing in his home city, he defeated Pang Junxu 6–2 to win his 22nd ranking title, this was the first ranking final of Pang's career.

There were 88 century breaks made during the event. Judd Trump made his 900th century break in professional competition during his first-round match against David Lilley, becoming the third player—after Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins—to reach that milestone. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh made the highest break of the tournament, a maximum break in the fifth frame of his last-64 match against Xu Si. This was Un-Nooh's fourth competitive maximum break.

The WST Classic 2023 is a premier professional snooker tournament organized by the World Snooker Tour, showcasing some of the world's top talents in the sport. Held in a vibrant and competitive atmosphere, the event features a series of high-stakes matches where players compete for valuable ranking points and a prestigious title. With its modern venue, enthusiastic crowds, and thrilling gameplay, the WST Classic 2023 promises exciting moments, impressive potting, and strategic battles that captivate snooker fans worldwide. This tournament continues to cement its reputation as a key fixture in the snooker calendar, highlighting the skill, precision, and mental toughness of the sport's best players.