Shaun Murphy overcomes Mark Selby at the Players Championship
Shaun Murphy hit back from missing out on the Welsh Open title to beat Mark Selby 6-3 in the opening round of the Duelbits Players Championship in Wolverhampton.
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Shaun Murphy slams 'ridiculous accusations' of losing concentration after Mark Selby win - 'It gets my goat'
Shaun Murphy has slammed «ridiculous» suggestions that he had lost concentration during parts of his win over Mark Selby at the Players Championship. Murphy came through 6-3 against the Jester from Leicester, but at one stage looked as if he would let slip his 5-1 lead, with Selby bringing it back to 5-3, before Murphy eventually got the final frame he needed. Ad The match came hot on the heels of his Welsh Open final defeat to Robert Milkins — a tight turnaround Murphy was also critical of — but despite prevailing, Murphy was angered by suggestions that losing concentration might have been responsible for his up-and-down play during the encounter.
Shaun Murphy weathers Mark Selby fightback to reach Players Championship quarter-finals in Wolverhampton
Shaun Murphy continued his excellent recent form as he weathered a Mark Selby fightback to reach the quarter-finals of the Players Championship in Wolverhampton. Murphy, who was runner-up at the Welsh Open to Robert Milkins at the weekend, made breaks of 92, 75 and 72 in a 6-3 victory. Ad The 2005 world champion will next face Ryan Day, who won his opener 6-2 against Chris Wakelin.
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.