Shaun Murphy

Wu Yize. Picture: PA

Why Wu Yize has now set the benchmark after World Championship triumph
Wu Yize may train just a stone’s throw from the Crucible theatre but his road to being crowned world champion has not been paved with gold.

Sheffield-based Wu Yize celebrates victory as he lifts the Halo World Snooker Championship trophy following his victory against Shaun Murphy. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

World Championship: Wu Yize crowned champion of the world at Crucible

Crucible contenders: There was no Ronnie O’Sullivan or Judd Trump but: Back row, (L-R) Chris Wakelin, Xiao Guodong, Neil Robertson, Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby, Wu Yize, Mark Williams, Si Jiahui; Front Row, (L-R) Barry Hawkins, John Higgins, Kyren Wilson, Zhao Xintong, Mark Allen and Ding Junhui all made it to media day. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

O'Sullivan and Trump criticised for not promoting snooker on eve of Crucible

John Higgins on day one of the 2025 Victorian Plumbing UK Championship at York Barbican. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

UK Championship: Top seeds shine in Barbican battles

The opening day featured four high intensity matches.

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PUSHING THROUGH: Judd Trump on his way to a 13-10 victory against Shaun Murphy at The Crucible in Sheffield . Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Trump made to wait for quarter-final spot by Murphy

Back row (L-R) Jak Jones of Wales, Ronnie O'Sullivan of England, Mark Selby of England, Shaun Murphy of England, Neil Robertson of Australia, Si Jiahui of China, Mark Williams of Wales, Mark Allen of Northern Ireland, Front row (L-R) Barry Hawkins of England, Luca Brecel of Belgium, Xiao Guodong of China, Kyren Wilson of England, Ding Junhui of China and Zhang Anda of China pose for a photo with the trophy outside the Crucible Theatre during the Halo World Snooker Championship 2025 media day at Crucible Theatre on April 18, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

World Championship: Murphy takes inspiration from shock world title 20 years ago

Barry Hawkins (right) during his match against Ronnie O'Sullivan (left) during day one of the Victorian Plumbing UK Championship Snooker Championship at the York Barbican. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SNOOKER York. Photo credit should read: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

UK Championship: Snooker’s battle lines are drawn at Barbican

Stephen Maguire celebrates against Shaun Murphy. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Qualifiers Stephen Maguire and David Gilbert poised for Crucible showdown

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Si Jiahui of China plays a shot during their Semi Final match against Luca Brecel of Belgium on Day Fourteen of the Cazoo World Snooker Championship 2023 at Crucible Theatre on April 28, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Crucible star Si hoping he has to change his travel plans once again

ATTACK-MINDED: Si Jiahui in action against Anthony McGill (not pictured) on day twelve of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

Snooker - Jiahui determined to maintain attack-minded approach against Brecel

Shaun Murphy of England reacts during their round one match against Si Jiahui of China (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Si Jiahui is a future world snooker champion, insists vanquished Shaun Murphy

Si Jiahui during his match against Shaun Murphy during day six of the Cazoo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Picture date: Thursday April 20, 2023. PA Photo. See PA Story SNOOKER World. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

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Milkins stages Crucible fightback as Murphy suffers shock exit

Ronnie O'Sullivan will look to successfully defend his World Championship crown for only the second time (Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Ronnie O'Sullivan handed tricky first-round tie in World Snooker Championship

Shaun Murphy was a winner in Hull at the weekend (Picture: Zac Goodwin - Pool/Getty Images)

Shaun Murphy delivers emphatic response with win in Hull

Kyren Wilson of England is through to the last four in Hull (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Kyren Wilson's Hull bid put in perspective, as Shaun Murphy makes last four

Shaun Murphy heads to Hull this week with the top eight players this year (Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Former world snooker champion Shaun Murphy reveals his new lease of life

Shaun Murphy will jump oput of a plane for charity before a new tournament begins in Hull (Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Shaun Murphy throwing himself out of a plane before new tournament in Hull

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen poses with the winner's trophy after the snooker final of the 2022 Cazoo UK Championship at the York Barbican in York (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Snooker stars descend on Hull for Tour Championship

Sheffield-based Ding Junhui. Picture: PA.

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NOT FAIR: Shaun Murphy pictured during his first round match against Si Jiahui UK Championship at the York Barbican. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

UK Snooker Championship: ‘Grumpy old man’ Shaun Murphy left bitter after exit
World Snooker chiefs have dismissed Shaun Murphy’s claims that Chinese teenager Si Jiahui should not have been given the chance to score a famous UK Championship upset over the 2008 winner.
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Helping hand: Mark Selby, right, poses with coach Chris Henry after winning the title at The Crucible. (Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA)

Mark Selby ready to dominate snooker after winning fourth world title

Mark Selby poses for photos after winning the Betfred World Snooker Championship. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

‘Unbelievable’ Mark Selby storms to World Championship triumph

HARD SLOG: Mark Selby considers nis next shot at The Crucible, Sheffield. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

World Snooker Championship finale finely poised between Selby and Murphy

England's Shaun Murphy waits to walk out for his semi-final at the Crucible. Pictures: PA.

‘The Crucible has been a house of horrors for me every year since 2015’

That missed blue - England's Judd Trump at the table during the final at the Betfred.com World Snooker Championships of 2011 against John Higgins (Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA)

Judd Trump, a missed blue, and the start of a glorious career

Shaun Murphy.

Mark Allen and Shaun Murphy suffer shock exits at World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire.

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Ashley Carty

Ambitious Ashley Carty earns himself World Championships dream ticket

Reflected glory: World snooker champion Shaun Murphy. Picture: Gareth Copley/PA

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David Grace.

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Shaun Murphy (left) and Neil Robertson during day seven of the 2019 Betfred World Championship.

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Shaun Murphy is backing Neil Robertson to win the Betfred World Championship after suffering a Crucible exit.
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Shaun Murphy in action against Neil Robertson on Thursday.

World Championship: Former Crucible champion Shaun Murphy reveals how he was “le...

Ronnie O'Sullivan plays a shot as referee Olivier Marteel watches on.

Relieved Selby survives early exit scare at Crucible

Record exit: Luo Honghao, right, falling to Shaun Murphy at The Crucible.

Snooker at The Crucible: ‘Danny The Dustman’ happy to consign record to the bin

Michael Georgio . Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

World Snooker – Michael Georgiou makes his point before swift Crucible exit agai...

Jack Lisowski during his win over Marco Fu.

Former world champion Murphy calls on O'Sullivan to use his influence to help ch...

OUT: Former champion Shaun Murphy. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

'˜Terrible' season for Shaun Murphy continues with early exit at UK Snooker Cham...

Shaun Murphy

Ten years after his maiden success Murphy aiming to pot second UK title

Ronnie OSullivan will begin the defence of his crown against Luke Simmonds in York

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Ronnie O'Sullivan.

O'Sullivan and Murphy set for a rematch of champions

Ali Carter during his match against Ronnie O' Sullivan.

World Championship: O'Sullivan's exit leaves duo as last champions left standing

Former world champion Shaun Murphy grimaces as he surveys a shot during his defeat to Jamie Jones Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire).

I'm glad I won the world title when I didn't understand fear, says beaten Shaun ...

Classic encounter: Paul Hunter during his Embassy World Snooker semi-final match against Ireland's Ken Doherty.

Sporting bygones: Tragic star Paul Hunter's part in Crucible classic

Shaun Murphy.

Judd Trump provides sting in the tail for Shaun Murphy

2018's Ladbrokes World Grand Prix will take place at Preston Guild Hall, February 19 to 25

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Shaun Murphy target end to his wait for UK title in York

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Everything changes, on and off the table, for new dad Murphy

Ronnie O'Sullivan was in cruise control during his last 16 match against Shaun Murphy (Photo: PA)

World Snooker Championships: Ronnie O'Sullivan compares himself to a singer afte...

Ronnie O'Sullivan studies the table in his match against Shaun Murphy. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA.

Ronnie O'Sullivan is firmly in driving seat against Shaun Murphy

Mark Selby won the Betfred World Snooker Championship for the second time after beating China's Ding Junhui 18-14 in the final in Sheffield last year

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Leeds snooker player David Grace

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Barry Hawkins

'˜Settled' Barry Hawkins overcomes off-colour No 1 Mark Selby

TOP MAN: Mark Selby celebrates with the UK Championship trophy after victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA.

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Shaun Murphy.

Sheffield academy teenagers inflict surprise German Masters qualifying defeats o...

John Higgins during his match with Mark Selby.

'˜Forty is the new 20' as experience proves key at UK Championship

Ding Junhui surveys the layout of the balls ahead of a shot during his World Championship match against world No 5 Judd Trump (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA).

Ding and Wilson both chase history at the Crucible

Anthony McGill during his defeat to Marco Fu.

Richard Hercock: Crucible's leading men fail to deliver on big stage

Ali Carter (left) and Stuart Bingham during day one of the Betfred Snooker World Championship.

World Championship: Stuart Bingham loses his crown on opening day at Crucible

Shaun Murphy at the table in his final defeat to Stuart Bingham last year at The Crucible: Anna Gowthorpe/PA

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