1996 Asian Classic
Snooker tournament
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The 1996 Suntory Asian Classic was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 9–15 September 1996 at the Riverside Montien Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.[1]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9–15 September 1996 |
| Venue | Riverside Montien Hotel |
| City | Bangkok |
| Country | Thailand |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Winner's share | £40,000 |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) |
| Runner-up | Brian Morgan (ENG) |
| Score | 9–8 |
← 1995 | |
Ronnie O'Sullivan won the tournament, defeating Brian Morgan 9–8 in the final. The defending champion John Parrott was eliminated by Rod Lawler in the first round.[2]
Wildcard round
| Match | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| WC1 | Karl Burrows (ENG) | 5–3 |  Anan Terananon (THA) |
| WC2 | Stefan Mazrocis (ENG) | 5–0 | Amnuayporn Chotipong (THA) |
| WC3 |  Stephen Murphy (IRL) | 5–0 | Sakchai Sim Ngam (THA) |
| WC4 | Surathep Phuchalaem (THA) | 5–4 | Jason Wallace (ENG) |
