The 2014 Winmau World Masters was a major tournament on the BDO/WDF calendar for 2014. It took place from 9–12 October, with 9 October played at the Bonus Arena for the non-stage matches, and 10–12 October played at the Hull City Hall, which hosted the stage element of the event for the fourth year.
Stephen Bunting was unable to defend his title due to his switch to the PDC. Deta Hedman attempted to defend the title she won in 2013 as the number 1 seed. Maud Jansson defeated her 4–2 in the last 64 though. Another seed that was knocked out before the quarter-finals was Lorraine Winstanley who lost 1–3 in the last 16 to Lisa Ashton. Anastasia Dobromyslova ended up winning the competition by defeating Fallon Sherrock 4–1 in the final. In the men's final Martin Phillips defeated Jamie Hughes 7–3.
In the girls competition 17-year-old Robyn Byrne defeated 10-year-old Beau Greaves 4–0 in the final. In the boys competition Colin Roelofs defeated Callan Rydz 4–1 in the final.
Seeds
Men The seedings were finalised on completion of the 2014 French Open and the 2014 Scottish Classic on 30 August. For the third consecutive year, there are 32 seeds (an increase from 8 between 2007 and 2011) with the Top 16 exempt until the Last 32 stage. James Wilson Martin Adams Alan Norris Scott Mitchell Glen Durrant Jamie Hughes Robbie Green Martin Phillips Wesley Harms Gary Robson Jeffrey de Graaf Ross Montgomery Rick Hofstra Remco van Eijden Scott Waites Darryl Fitton Jan Dekker Tony O'Shea Madars Razma Geert De Vos Darius Labanauskas Pip Blackwell Sam Head Garry Thompson Sam Hewson Paul Jennings Paul Coughlin Brian Dawson Richie George Jim Williams Michel van der Horst Dave Smith
Women The seedings were finalised on completion of the 2014 French Open and the 2014 Scottish Classic on 30 August. The ladies seeds enter at the start of the competition however can not play each other until the quarter-final stage. Deta Hedman Anastasia Dobromyslova Aileen de Graaf Trina Gulliver Rachel Brooks Lorraine Winstanley Zoe Jones Fallon Sherrock
There were no seedings in the boys or girls events.
Men's Draw Last 32 onwards.
Sets are best of 3 legs.
Ladies Draw Last 8 onwards.
Boys Draw
Last 8 onwards.
Girls Draw
Last 8 onwards.
Television coverage Eurosport showed the final session of play of the event across Europe.
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