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Shaun Peter Murphy
Shaun Peter Murphy (born 10 August 1982) is an English professional snooker player who won the 2005 World Championship and has completed the Triple Crown. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. Born in Harlow, Essex, and raised in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, Murphy turned professional in 1998. His 2005 victory at the World Championship was considered a major surprise as he was only the third qualifier to win the title after Alex Higgins and Terry Griffiths. Since then, he has been runner-up at the World Championship four times, in 2009, 2015, 2021 and 2026. He has earned twelve ranking titles, including the UK Championship in 2009, which places him tenth on the all-time list of ranking tournament victories. He has also won twelve non-ranking tournaments, including the 2015 Masters (which completed his career Triple Crown) and the 2025 Masters. Murphy has earned over £4 million in prize money and has compiled more than 700 century breaks, including ten maximum breaks. His highest world ranking was number three, which he maintained for three seasons following the 2007–08 season.
Behind Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory: The sacrifice of his family made his path to the championship possible - BBC Behind Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory: The sacrifice of his family made his path to the championship BBC
Shaun Murphy, John Higgins and World Championship stars call for immediate new tournament - Daily Express Shaun Murphy, John Higgins and World Championship stars call for immediate new tournament Daily Express
Wu Yize wins the World Snooker Championship, Chinese players win the championship for two consecutive years - Canada West.com Wu Yize wins the World Snooker Championship, Chinese players win the championship for two consecutive years Canada West.com
Wu Yize wins the World Snooker Championship, Chinese player wins for two consecutive years - BBC Wu Yize wins the World Snooker Championship, Chinese players win the championship for two consecutive years BBC
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in thrilling final frame to win World Snooker Championship - The Guardian Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in thrilling final frame to win World Snooker Championship The Guardian Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in classic final – with help from a crafty cigarette The Telegraph Shaun Murphy's message to fiancee after losing dramatic snooker final cracks up Crucible Daily Express Phones, protests and Shaun Murphy can’t stop flying Wu Yize in first world snooker final the-independent.com Shaun Murphy makes immediate snooker decision after more World Championship heartbreak GB
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in classic final – with help from a crafty cigarette - The Telegraph Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in classic final – with help from a crafty cigarette The Telegraph Shaun Murphy's message to fiancee after losing dramatic snooker final cracks up Crucible Daily Express Shaun Murphy v Wu Yize live: Reaction from thrilling World Championship final The Independent Shaun Murphy makes immediate snooker decision after more World Championship heartbreak GB News World Snooker Championship final 2026 LIVE: Murphy faces Wu Yize for £500k The Sun Wu Yize becomes world cham
John Virgo's daughter makes emotional BBC appearance after beautiful Shaun Murphy gesture - Daily Express John Virgo's daughter makes emotional BBC appearance after beautiful Shaun Murphy gesture Daily Express
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