Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump 'get the adulation' says Shaun Murphy who is 'back and not going anywhere'

28.02.2023 - 12:59 eurosport.com

Shaun Murphy has declared that he is «back», and «not going anywhere for a bit» ahead of the World Championship after he clinched his 10th ranking title.

The 2005 world champion was in stunning form as he claimed the major title and the coveted £125,000 prize with a hugely impressive 10-4 victory over Ali Carter.

Ad Murphy produced a remarkable five centuries as he rose to the occasion in a big way to land the 10th title of his career at this level and his first since 2020.

SnookerOn-fire Maguire finds form to lead Championship League group12 HOURS AGO The Magician did not attempt to veil his immense pride and delight at claiming the prize after such a prolonged drought in adding to his trophy cabinet, and he has now added a vow that he is «back» ahead of a tilt at a second title at the Crucible. “They say success like to wait behind the corner of failure," Murphy told the Mirror. «But how often can you keep going to the well?

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