November 27th 2024.
Shaun Murphy and Ding Junhui had a tough battle in their UK Championship match, with both players struggling at times but also producing some incredible shots. In the end, it was Murphy who emerged victorious in a close 6-5 win. He will now face Barry Hawkins in the quarter-finals, who also won his match in a nail-biting decider against Dave Gilbert.
Despite his win, Murphy was not entirely satisfied with his performance. He admitted that it was a scrappy game and that he had made some costly mistakes, including missing a simple red in the ninth frame. He even felt a bit silly celebrating at the end, as he believed he didn't deserve to win with those mistakes. However, he also couldn't help but let out his emotions after giving it his all.
On the other hand, Ding Junhui also expressed his disappointment with his own performance. He felt that he had put too much pressure on himself and as a result, didn't play with his usual freedom. He even made a crucial mistake in the eighth frame, missing an easy red and giving Murphy an opportunity to take the lead. Despite this, he showed great resilience in the later frames, making three centuries and forcing a decider.
Meanwhile, Barry Hawkins managed to overcome Gilbert in a thrilling match that also went to a decider. Although he was relieved to come out with the win, he acknowledged that he was a bit lucky as Gilbert had a chance to seal the victory but missed the final green. Hawkins will now face Murphy in the quarter-finals, and he knows it will be a tough match.
As for Gilbert, he was disappointed with his performance and blamed it on having too much going on in his personal life. Despite playing well at times, he couldn't keep it together in the crucial moments and ultimately lost the match. He congratulated Hawkins and wished him luck in the rest of the tournament.
The quarter-final match between Murphy and Hawkins is set to be an intense battle as both players have proven their resilience and skill in their previous matches. Fans can expect a close and exciting match on Friday.
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