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Shaun Peter Murphy
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2026-07-10
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Shaun Peter Murphy (born 10 August 1982) is an English professional snooker player who won the 2005 World Championship and has completed the Triple Crown. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. Born in Harlow, Essex, and raised in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, Murphy turned professional in 1998. His 2005 victory at the World Championship was considered a major surprise as he was only the third qualifier to win the title after Alex Higgins and Terry Griffiths. Since then, he has been runner-up at the World Championship four times, in 2009, 2015, 2021 and 2026. He has earned twelve ranking titles, including the UK Championship in 2009, which places him tenth on the all-time list of ranking tournament victories. He has also won twelve non-ranking tournaments, including the 2015 Masters (which completed his career Triple Crown) and the 2025 Masters. Murphy has earned over £4 million in prize money and has compiled more than 700 century breaks, including ten maximum breaks. His highest world ranking was number three, which he maintained for three seasons following the 2007–08 season.
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Snooker icon Shaun Murphy opens up on ‘dark weeks’ after losing fourth World Championship final
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Shaun Murphy gives update on retirement after agonising World Snooker Championship final defeat
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On May 6th, 1948, Blues and R&B singer and songwriter Shaun Murphy was born in Omaha, NE. In 1971, Murphy teamed up with Meat Loaf and released an album called 'Stoney and Meatloaf' through Rare Earth Records, a division of Motown.
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Shaun Murphy loses £94,000 in double blow after World Snooker Championship final defeat
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Shaun Murphy suffers another blow after Wu Yize pips him to World Snooker Championship
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Shaun Murphy bought a Mercedes and house with World Championship prize money
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Shaun Murphy splashed out £37,000 on new Mercedes and house after World Championship final
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Shaun Murphy faces double blow after losing World Snooker Championship final to Wu Yize
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Shaun Murphy, John Higgins and World Championship stars call for immediate new tournament
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Snooker news: Wu Yize first purchase after £500K win as Shaun Murphy calls out Brits
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Shaun Murphy makes immediate snooker decision after more World Championship heartbreak
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Shaun Murphy calls out British snooker stars and shares honest opinion on Wu Yize
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Shaun Murphy, John Higgins and Neil Robertson in agreement on introducing new snooker tournament
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