A number of the world's top snooker stars have travelled to South America for the all-new invitational event - The Brazil Masters.
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New world number one Mark Selby heads a field of top quality players competing in the tournament.
The new non-ranking event will capitalise on the growing popularity of the sport in Brazil.
Five players with world titles to their names are in action, including Crucible king Stephen Hendry, six times world champion Steve Davis and 2004 world champion Graeme Dott.
Day one began with a series of superb matches; the notable result was the exit of Jamie Cope at the hands of Brazilian Igor Figueiredo.
The samba star was consistent throughout the match and wrapped up victory with a stunning 114 in front of his home fans.
Mark Selby edged the stand-out tie against Stuart Bingham, taking the final frame for a 4-3 win.
There were also wins for Peter Ebdon and 2006 world champion Graeme Dott.
The tournament runs from September 15 to 18 at the Costão do Santinho resort in Santa Catarina, and contains a prize fund of 200,000USD.
Selected matches are to be streamed live online.
2011 Brazil Masters Match Schedule
All start times are GMT
Thursday September 15
Mark Selby 4-3 Stuart Bingham
Peter Ebdon 4-1 Stephen Lee
Jamie Cope 2-4 Igor Figueiredo
Graeme Dott 4-1 Mark Davis
Friday September 16
6pm
Shaun Murphy v Sobradinho de Dues
8pm
Martin Gould v Ricky Walden
12am
Stephen Hendry v Noel Rodrigues
2am
Ali Carter v Steve Davis
Saturday September 17
3pm
Quarter-final
7pm
Quarter-final
11.30pm
Quarter-final
1.30am
Quarter-final
Sunday September 18
2pm
Semi-final
6pm
Semi-final
11.30pm
Final
Prize Fund:
Winner: $40,000
Runner-up: $20,000
Semi-finals: $11,000
Quarter-finals: $7,000
Last 16: $4,000
Appearance fee for 14 professionals: $4,000
High break: $2,000
Total: $200,000
