The 1997 Benson and Hedges Masters took place between February 2 and February 9, 1997 at the Wembley Conference Centre. Steve Davis wins his third title and his first since 1988 as well as his 1982 title beating Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8 who had made his third final in a row and was 8-4 up before losing to Davis. The final was also dominated by a female streaker who invaded the arena during the afternoon session and by keeping John Street who had refereed his final match of his refereeing career speechless.