January 19th 2025.
Shaun Murphy, the snooker star, recently won his second Masters title at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. He defeated Kyren Wilson in a close match and was left feeling shocked and overwhelmed by his victory. Murphy managed to outlast Wilson and take home a record-breaking amount of prize money totaling £350,000, as well as one of the sport's prestigious Triple Crown trophies.
In an interview with the BBC, Murphy expressed his disbelief and shock at his win, stating that he thought his days of winning major events were behind him. He mentioned his loss to Mark Selby in the world final in 2021 and how it made him doubt his abilities. However, Murphy credits his recent partnership with coach Peter Ebdon for helping him regain his confidence and reminding him of his past success. He even joked that there is still some life left in the "old dog", referring to himself.
Despite his own victory, Murphy also paid tribute to Wilson, calling him a great world champion and acknowledging his strong performance in the match. He admitted that there was a moment of panic when Wilson made a comeback, but Murphy managed to stay composed and come out on top.
This win marks Murphy's fourth Triple Crown title in his career, but it was unexpected as he was not considered one of the main favorites heading into the 2025 Masters. He had not won a Triple Crown event since 2015, but this win is even more special to him as it solidifies his place among the top players in the sport.
In addition to his victory, Murphy also achieved a maximum 147 break during the tournament, which he considers one of the biggest moments in his career. He reflects on the incredible week he had and jokes that although he still doesn't have any silverware, he now has a nice piece of crystal.
Six-time world champion Steve Davis praised Murphy's performance, stating that he should be proud of himself and giving credit to coach Peter Ebdon for his role in Murphy's success. Davis also recognizes Murphy as the top player of the week and acknowledges his dominance in the tournament.
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