Defending champion Stephen Hendry met Alan McManus in the final.

Hendry had won the previous five Masters tournaments and was undefeated in 23 matches since making his debut in 1989.

The previous week he had lost to Steve Davis in the final of the Welsh Open.

[1][2] He also won a further £10,000 for making the highest break of the tournament, a 132 total clearance in the sixth frame of his first round match against Nigel Bond.

Peter Ebdon, David Roe and 18-year-old Ronnie O'Sullivan were making their debuts in the Masters.