“The inaugural Xiu0027an Grand Prix begins in China on Monday, the second ranking event of the new 2024/25 season. It will be the 56th ranking tournament to be staged in the country since seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry overcame Dennis Taylor 9-3 to claim the Asian Open title in Guangzhou in 1990. The winner of the Xiu0027an Grand Prix will earn a £177,000 winneru0027s cheque.”