January 18th 2025.
Shaun Murphy had a moment that he will never forget in his snooker career. The former world champion achieved a maximum 147 break in his Masters semi-final match against Mark Allen, and it was truly a highlight of his career. This was not the first time he came close to achieving this feat, as he almost did it in the previous round against Neil Robertson. However, he snookered himself behind the blue while trying to get up to the yellow.
But this time, Murphy kept his composure and made no mistakes, clearing the table and taking a 4-2 lead in the match. Despite Allen's typical determination and effort to make a comeback, it was Murphy who secured his spot in the final tomorrow against either world No.1 Judd Trump or reigning world champion Kyren Wilson. This will be Murphy's first appearance in a Masters final since 2015, and although he may be considered the underdog, he is in excellent form and high spirits.
After the match, Murphy couldn't contain his excitement and described the moment as one of the best in his snooker career. "I can't believe it. It was an incredible moment, one that I've dreamt of since I was a child in one of the BBC events," he said. He also expressed his gratitude for the amazing support from the crowd, who played a significant role in his success.
Murphy also gave credit to Allen, acknowledging him as a tough opponent who played exceptionally well. He had some luck on his side at the right time, which is always needed in such a high-stakes match. He also praised Allen as one of the great players of the game and predicted that he will eventually achieve his dream of winning the World Championship.
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