1986 Classic (snooker)

The 1986 Mercantile Credit Classic was the seventh edition of the professional snooker tournament. The tournament was played at the Spectrum Arena, Warrington, Cheshire, and was televised from the last 16 round (which started on 3 January 1986).

Defending champion Willie Thorne lost in the third round to Tony Jones 3–5.

Jimmy White won his first ranking, event beating Cliff Thorburn 13–12 in the final, winning on the final . White had been 7–8 behind at the end of the first day's play in the final, including a one frame penalty for arriving two minutes late for the start of the Saturday evening session.

Main draw
Source: Rothmans Snooker Yearbook 1987–88

Final

Century breaks
(Including qualifying rounds)

135, 117, 117  Jimmy White
109, 107, 103  Doug Mountjoy
107  Cliff Thorburn
102  Neal Foulds
101  Martin Smith

References

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