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Players Championship 2023 LIVE - Mark Selby faces Shaun Murphy before Judd Trump takes on Ali Carter

Afternoon all! And welcome to day two of Players' Championship snooks! For your delectation this afternoon, we have: Ad Mark Selby v Shaun Murphy and Kyren Wilson v Zhou Yuelong. Welsh OpenRobert Milkins, his mental health battle and a 'life-changing' lesson in power of positive thinkingA DAY AGO Two belting matches but we'll be focused on the first, then this evening it's Ali Carter v Judd Trump and Robert Milkins v Tom Ford. Let's go! Tuesday at the Players Championship sees Mark Selby, Shaun Murphy, Judd Trump and Ali Carter all in action.

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.

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.

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.

Welsh Open 2023 snooker LIVE - Shaun Murphy faces Robert Milkins in final of last Home Nations event of season

'Incredible!' — Murphy pulls off outrageous trick shot before joking with crowd Ad Snooker fans, do you remember Shaun Murphy’s amazing exhibition shot at the 2017 World Championship against Ronnie O’Sullivan when he used lots of side and the cushion to pot a red? Welsh Open'This was a big night for me' — Murphy reacts to reaching Welsh Open final10 HOURS AGO Well, he played an even better shot during his Welsh Open semi-final clash with Pang Junxu on Saturday night. It was a very scrappy start to the match, but Pang made a break of 49 to lead 58-18 with one red remaining, so Murphy needed snookers.

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Players Championship 2023 LIVE - Mark Selby faces Shaun Murphy before Judd Trump takes on Ali Carter

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

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

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

Welsh Open 2023 snooker LIVE - Shaun Murphy faces Robert Milkins in final of last Home Nations event of season