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SHAUN MURPHY left the crowd amazed by pulling off an extraordinary trick shot during his first-round match at the World Snooker Championship against Daniel Wells.
The Magician had already clinched the sixth frame with a century break, but he kept going to clear the table.
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He perfectly positioned himself to pot the final black with a seemingly simple shot into the corner pocket.
But instead of playing conservatively, Murphy opted for a bold move, bouncing his shot off both sides of the table before completing the clearance.
This daring play drew an enthusiastic response from the audience at the Crucible in Sheffield, with some spectators even giving him a standing ovation.
The 42-year-old returned to his chair with a sly grin.
Fans on social media were equally impressed, with one user exclaiming, “Shaun Murphy is on FIRE!! Amazing!”
Another noted, “Shaun Murphy is taking the pi**! 138 break and all around the table for the final black.”
A third even joked that Murphy should already be declared World Champion, saying, “Congrats to Shaun Murphy for winning the 2025 Snooker World Championship.”
The Magician’s stunning shot allowed him to take a commanding 5-1 lead in the first-round match.
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He later established a dominant 7-2 lead as the morning session came to a close.
The match will continue on Wednesday morning at 10 am.
World Snooker Championship 2025
WE are BACK at the Crucible for another thrilling fortnight of snooker action!
This year will see a new champion crowned, as last year’s winner Kyren Wilson was knocked out in the first round after an outstanding performance by Lei Peifan.
Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to return to the snooker table after missing recent tournaments, while world number one Judd Trump steps in as the favorite.
Other strong contenders include Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby, and John Higgins.
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