Shaun Murphy 'over the moon' with 10th title after Players Championship triumph - 'one of my biggest ever achievements'

Shaun Murphy was left «over the moon» and «absolutely delighted» after his triumph at the Players Championship on Sunday evening. 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.

Players ChampionshipMurphy ends three-year wait for title with dominant win over Carter15 HOURS AGO The Magician did not attempt to veil his immense pride and delight at claiming the trophy after such a prolonged drought in adding to his trophy cabinet. “I’m absolutely delighted, I’m over the moon. It isn’t often you get me speechless, but I’m pretty close," Murphy told the World Snooker Tour.

«I’d forgotten what to say when you win. I’ve spent the last few seasons giving runner-up speeches. I’d become far too good at that for my liking.

»It was so nice to come to a tournament, play well and win. I can’t wait to take the trophy home to show Harry and Molly. Murphy ends three-year wait for title with dominant win over Carter Frustrated Wilson could face disciplinary probe for outburst after defeat to Murphy 'Humiliating' — Wells responds to 'damaging' O'Sullivan comments “A long time ago now, I wrote down a little goal of my own and that was to get to 10 ranking titles.

I’ve been in lots of finals and could or perhaps should have won more, but 10 is a very nice number and I’m pleased I’ve reached one of my career goals tonight. «It is lovely to join someone like Jimmy White with that number. Who knows, if I can play like I did today there could be another few to follow.