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Welsh Open 2023: Robert Milkins opens up on what life-changing £230,000 pay cheque means after victory over Shaun Murphy

Last year, Robert Milkins admitted he was “struggling” to put food down on the table for his family such were his financial woes – but now the ‘Milkman’ has just claimed a “life-changing” £230,000 pay cheque after he won the Welsh Open. Just a month short of his 47th birthday, Milkins overcame Shaun Murphy 9-7 in a pulsating final at Venue Cymru to take the £80,000 winner’s prize as well as the Bet Victor European Series bonus of £150,000. Ad It is quite the turnaround from the man who, just last year, revealed that he was struggling to pay £30 for petrol.

'I can't even speak' - Robert Milkins triumphs in Welsh Open

Robert Milkins beat former world champion Shaun Murphy 9-7 to win the Welsh Open and pocket a £250,000 (€258,704) payday in Llandudno. The 46-year-old from Gloucester claimed the first prize of £80,000 (€90,000) and a £150,000 (€168,700) bonus for topping the BetVictor Series ranking list, which has run across eight events since last July. "I can't even speak, it's unreal really," Milkins, who won his first ranking title in 27 years as a professional in the Gibraltar Open 11 months ago, said on Eurosport.

Robert Milkins edges out Shaun Murphy in pulsating Welsh Open final to grab emotional glory

Robert Milkins held his nerve to edge out Shaun Murphy 9-7 in what proved to be an enthralling Welsh Open final to secure glory in dramatic fashion. The stage was perfectly set for a thrilling evening of snooker after the pair played out an intriguing afternoon session that left them locked at 4-4 with everything to play for — and the finale certainly did not disappoint.

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White marvel at 'unorthodox' snooker pro at Welsh Open - 'He doesn't feel pressure'

Eurosport experts Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White have expressed their admiration for the «unorthodox» Robert Milkins as he competed against Shaun Murphy in the Welsh Open final. After 27 years as a professional, the 46-year-old won his first ranking title at the 2022 Gibraltar Open, becoming the oldest first-time winner of a ranking event since Doug Mountjoy at the 1988 UK Championship. He has otherwise been something of a journeyman on the World Snooker Tour.

Shaun Murphy and Robert Milkins all square in 2023 Welsh Open final ahead of evening conclusion

The Welsh Open final is set for a thrilling evening session with Shaun Murphy and Robert Milkins locked at 4-4 after a fascinating afternoon battle in Llandudno. The day’s action started even before a ball had been struck as Murphy kept his promise to moonwalk to his chair as part of his walk-on. It certainly got the crowd going at Venue Cymru as the 40-year-old made his big entrance.

Shaun Murphy responds to laughing fans after snookering himself in Welsh Open final - 'It's still not funny!'

Shaun Murphy entertained fans with his amusing response to two laughing individuals after snookering himself during the Welsh Open final against Robert Milkins on Sunday. The 40-year-old had already delighted supporters inside Venue Cymru before a ball had been struck, with him delivering on his promise of moonwalking to his chair as part of his walk-on.

Shaun Murphy thrills Welsh Open crowd by moonwalking to his chair at start of final against Robert Milkins

The crowd got what they wanted at the start of the Welsh Open final as Shaun Murphy kept his promise and moonwalked to his chair following the walk-ons. Murphy, speaking recently on the onefourseven podcast, had said he would pull out the signature dance move were he to reach another final, following a two-year drought.

'Man of my word!' - Shaun Murphy to attempt moonwalk to chair after reaching final, delighted for chance to end drought

Shaun Murphy remains firmly set on breaking his ranking title drought after beating Pang Junxu to reach the Welsh Open Final in Llandudno. The Magician has reached his 23rd career ranking final with the victory over his Chinese rival, and his first since 2021. Ad After closing out a 6-3 win over Pang, and outspoken as ever, Murphy spoke to the media.

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Welsh Open 2023: Robert Milkins opens up on what life-changing £230,000 pay cheque means after victory over Shaun Murphy

'I can't even speak' - Robert Milkins triumphs in Welsh Open

Robert Milkins edges out Shaun Murphy in pulsating Welsh Open final to grab emotional glory

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White marvel at 'unorthodox' snooker pro at Welsh Open - 'He doesn't feel pressure'

Shaun Murphy and Robert Milkins all square in 2023 Welsh Open final ahead of evening conclusion

Shaun Murphy responds to laughing fans after snookering himself in Welsh Open final - 'It's still not funny!'

Shaun Murphy thrills Welsh Open crowd by moonwalking to his chair at start of final against Robert Milkins

'Man of my word!' - Shaun Murphy to attempt moonwalk to chair after reaching final, delighted for chance to end drought