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

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? How deep is your well, how much patience have you got before you give up? “It is so hard watching everyone else sail off with titles when you know you have got the game but for some reason, you just can’t do it.

But I had the determination and it has clicked. »The sleeping giant that they had all forgotten about – I’m back, and I’m not going anywhere for a bit.

“I will head to the Crucible this year in the best shape since I won it all those years ago. Physically, mentally, technically, I will get to Sheffield in the best condition to go deep in that tournament." Opinion: Murphy's 10th ranking title a huge achievement for a peerless ambassador 'One of my biggest ever achievements' — Murphy 'over the moon' with 10th title 'Biggest ever' – O'Sullivan set to take trip down memory lane at 6 Red World