1980 Bombay International

The 1980 Gaware Paints Bombay International was a professional invitational snooker tournament held in February 1980 in Bombay (modern-day Mumbai), India.

Bombay International
Tournament information
Dates2–12 February 1980
VenueBombay Gymkhana
CityBombay
CountryIndia
Organisation(s)WPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Winner's share£3,000
Final
Champion John Virgo
Runner-up Cliff Thorburn
Score13–7
← 1979

In a slight tweak to the previous season, eight professionals played in a round-robin format of three matches each. Four players progressed to the knockout stages, with John Virgo winning the tournament by defeating Cliff Thorburn 13–7 in the final.[1]

Main draw

[2]

Round-robin
Player 1 Score Player 2
Steve Davis6–0 Doug Mountjoy
Steve Davis6–0 Kirk Stevens
Doug Mountjoy6–2 Kirk Stevens
Arvind Savur6–3 Dennis Taylor
John Spencer6–3 Doug Mountjoy
John Spencer6–4 Kirk Stevens
John Spencer6–4 Steve Davis
Cliff Thorburn6–1 John Virgo
Cliff Thorburn6–4 Dennis Taylor
Cliff Thorburn6–5 Arvind Savur
John Virgo6–1 Arvind Savur
John Virgo6–2 Dennis Taylor

Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Best of 15 frames		 Final
Best of 25 frames
John Virgo 8  
John Spencer 6     John Virgo 13
Cliff Thorburn 8     Cliff Thorburn 7
Steve Davis 5  
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References
  1. "Other Non-Ranking and Invitation Events". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  2. Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 147.
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