The 1997 Rothmans Malta Grand Prix was the fourth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place from 30 October to 2 November 1997. The tournament was played at the Jerma Palace Hotel in Marsaskala, Malta.[1]

Malta Grand Prix
Tournament information
Dates30 October – 2 November 1997 (1997-10-30 – 1997-11-02)
VenueJerma Palace Hotel
CityMarsaskala
CountryMalta
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Winner's share£6,000[1]
Final
ChampionRepublic of Ireland Ken Doherty
Runner-upScotland John Higgins
Score7–5
1996
1998

Ken Doherty won the title, defeating John Higgins 7–5 in the final.[2]

Main draw

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Quarter-finals
Best of 9 frames
Semi-finals
Best of 11 frames
Final
Best of 13 frames
         
1   Ken Doherty 5
8   Joe Grech 4
  Ken Doherty 6
  Tony Drago 2
4   Tony Drago 5
5   Alain Robidoux 1
  Ken Doherty 7
  John Higgins 5
2   John Higgins 5
7   Nigel Bond 4
  John Higgins 6
  Alex Borg 4
3   Alex Borg 5
6   Mark Williams 3

References

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  1. ^ a b "Malta Grand Prix". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  2. ^ Layton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. pp. 172–173.
  3. ^ "Rothmans Grand Prix 1997". snooker.org. Retrieved 8 January 2018.