Murphy Celebrates Final Victory
Murphy Celebrates Final Victory
Murphy Celebrates Final Victory
Snooker is celebrating a new star in Shaun Murphy as he became the first qualifier to win the Embassy World Championship for 26 years.
Murphy, the born-again Christian based at nearby Rotherham, had never even won a match at the Crucible before this current tournament.
But a combination of awesome potting power and a composure belying his 22 years enabled him to overcome three former champions before defeating Matthew Stevens 18-16 in a thrilling final.
Murphy's startling triumph guaranteed him a £250,000 pay cheque - a stark contrast to his previous best of £15,000 for reaching the first round at Sheffield two years ago.
He turned professional at the age of 15 and his potential has never been in doubt but now it has been fully realised on snooker's biggest stage.
Murphy cites his father Tony - a member of the World Snooker Board - and his new coach Steve Prest as the biggest influences on his career.
But his own belief and confidence in his ability has been undiminished in defeating the impressive trio of John Higgins, Steve Davis and Peter Ebdon.
Only on the first day of the final did nerves appear to unsettle the world number 48 as Stevens established a 10-6 overnight lead.
Murphy has already promised to treat himself to a new Mercedes from his winnings and the remainder will help to pay for the honeymoon after he marries girlfriend Clare in July.
Stevens must wonder what he has to do to claim his first world title and he will continue to be known as a Crucible nearly man until he achieves that objective.
He surrendered the 2000 final against Mark Williams 18-16 after holding a 13-7 advantage and has also lost three semi-finals.
Well done to the guy
Snooker is celebrating a new star in Shaun Murphy as he became the first qualifier to win the Embassy World Championship for 26 years.
Murphy, the born-again Christian based at nearby Rotherham, had never even won a match at the Crucible before this current tournament.
But a combination of awesome potting power and a composure belying his 22 years enabled him to overcome three former champions before defeating Matthew Stevens 18-16 in a thrilling final.
Murphy's startling triumph guaranteed him a £250,000 pay cheque - a stark contrast to his previous best of £15,000 for reaching the first round at Sheffield two years ago.
He turned professional at the age of 15 and his potential has never been in doubt but now it has been fully realised on snooker's biggest stage.
Murphy cites his father Tony - a member of the World Snooker Board - and his new coach Steve Prest as the biggest influences on his career.
But his own belief and confidence in his ability has been undiminished in defeating the impressive trio of John Higgins, Steve Davis and Peter Ebdon.
Only on the first day of the final did nerves appear to unsettle the world number 48 as Stevens established a 10-6 overnight lead.
Murphy has already promised to treat himself to a new Mercedes from his winnings and the remainder will help to pay for the honeymoon after he marries girlfriend Clare in July.
Stevens must wonder what he has to do to claim his first world title and he will continue to be known as a Crucible nearly man until he achieves that objective.
He surrendered the 2000 final against Mark Williams 18-16 after holding a 13-7 advantage and has also lost three semi-finals.
Well done to the guy
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