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Shaun Murphy avenges Welsh Open final defeat with Tour Championship last-eight win over Robert Milkins

Shaun Murphy went some way to avenging the Welsh Open final loss to Robert Milkins as he came from behind to beat the 'Milkman' 10-8 and claim his place in the Tour Championship semi-final. Trailing 5-1 and then 6-3 at one stage and with history looking destined to repeat itself, Murphy rallied to win five consecutive frames, holding his nerve to see the job through. Ad He will play Mark Selby or Ryan Day next.

Tour ChampionshipTour Championship LIVE — Murphy beats Milkins after mounting extraordinary comeback11 HOURS AGO «A few years ago that's the type of match I wouldn't have won, you know,» Murphy told ITV afterwards. «I was known for only being able to really to win if I burst the lights out, whereas that's changed. »It took me a bit longer than some of my peers to get that B and C game, but I have got it now.

I will have a bit of patience and I will wait. Milkins prevailed in a lengthy opening frame, but Murphy levelled with a break of 70 before losing a tight third frame. Milkins made it 3-1 and then 4-1, with breaks of 75 and 71 respectively, before extending his lead further.

Crucially, however, Murphy pulled two frames back. A break of 67 to make it 5-2 gave him the injection of confidence needed and he emerged victorious in the final frame of the session after a lengthy safety exchange. It was Milkins who took the initiative as the match resumed for the evening session, capitalising on a missed red by Murphy when he was leading by 32.

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