Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.
- Shaun Murphy reached the World Snooker Championship final in 2026 after a dramatic comeback against John Higgins, taking four frames in a row to win 17-15 and book the final (final starts Sunday afternoon). This marks Murphy’s third final at the Crucible and his pursuit of a second world title, having previously won in 2005.[1]
- In the other side of the draw, Murphy had earlier disposed of Xiao Guodong with a session to spare, cementing his place in the later rounds as he chased another Crucible triumph.[5]
- Murphy later endured final heartbreak, losing 18-17 in a tightly contested decider against Wu Yize in the 2026 final at the Crucible, signaling a tough end to a strong campaign but reinforcing his status as a perennial title challenger.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details such as match-by-match scores, key breaks, or quotes from Murphy and teammates.
Sources
Shaun Murphy endured yet another defeat in the World Snooker Championship final
www.gbnews.comLatest news and updates on the English professional snooker player and 2005 World Champion, Shaun Murphy. Born 10 August 1982.
www.newsnow.co.ukDefending champion Zhao Xintong was knocked out of the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday following a 13-10 quarter-final defeat by Shaun Murphy.
www.flashscoreusa.comThe 2005 champion has now crashed out of the competition, with Judd Trump advancing to the quarter-finals following his 13-10 win on Monday
www.gbnews.comShaun Murphy pleaded ignorance after being called out for a perceived act of hypocrisy in his World Snooker Championship clash with Judd Trump.
www.express.co.ukFormer winner Shaun Murphy displayed a stunning game of snooker and crushed China's Xiao Guodong with a session to spare on Friday, April 24.Murphy beats Guodong by 13-3 and becomes the first player to secure a berth at...
www.geo.tvShaun Murphy is the first confirmed finalist at the Snooker World Championship after the 43-year-old overturned a two-frame deficit in the final session by winning four frames in a row, defeating John Higgins 17-15 to book his place in the final, which starts on Sunday afternoon.
www.flashscore.comShaun Murphy, nicknamed The Magician ends the hopes of world No 1 Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield; Murphy will take on last years runner-up Kyren Wilson; the other semi-final pits Mark Selby up against Stuart Bingham
www.skysports.comMurphy blitzed Xiao Guodong with a session to spare, while the defending champion Zhao is tied at 4-4 with his compatriot
www.independent.co.uk