Shaun Murphy storms into final of Players Championship with impressive win over Kyren Wilson

26.02.2023 - 02:21 eurosport.com

Shaun Murphy powered into the final of the Players Championship after getting the better of a high-quality clash with Kyren Wilson.

Murphy has hit form in recent weeks following a couple of years in the doldrums, and he is now one win away from his first ranking title since lifting the Welsh Open in 2020.

Ad He arrived in Wolverhampton in decent form, after losing in the final of the Welsh Open to Robert Milkins last weekend. Players ChampionshipKyren Wilson eases past Gary Wilson to set up semi-final with MurphyYESTERDAY AT 15:46 Murphy carried the momentum through the early rounds of the Players Championship, and rode the wave to beat Wilson 6-3 to set up a final with Ali Carter.

Murphy said he felt like Neo from the Matrix after beating Ryan Day in the previous round, and he plunged into the semi-final as he opened up with a glorious long red and ran through a stunning 135 — the 32nd century of his 2022/23 season and highest of the tournament so far.

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