Shaun Murphy thanks Peter Ebdon for helping him perform ‘complete 180'
The 42-year-old admitted he felt his days of contending for major titles were numbered.
www.independent.co.ukI don’t have live access to current news right now, but I can share what’s been reported recently about Shaun Murphy up to the latest publicly available updates I’ve seen.
- Shaun Murphy has remained active on the snooker circuit, including strong showings at major events like the Masters in 2025 and continued participation in World Championship events, with several notable deep runs and some title challenges reported in media coverage.[3][6]
- In the 2024–25 season, he reached the Shanghai Masters final and later won the Masters (his first Masters title in a decade), reinforcing that he’s still competitive at the highest level.[2][3]
- There have been discussions in outlets about Murphy’s evolution as a player and his readiness to challenge for further majors, including quotes about feeling more settled and mature in his game as he ages.[6]
- Historical context: Murphy is the 2005 World Champion and has had notable runs in Crucible events, including memorable matches against top rivals like Judd Trump in earlier years; recent coverage continues to position him as a veteran competitor capable of surprise performances.[5][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles and summarize them with links, or tailor a quick timeline of Murphy’s recent major results and form. I can also fetch up-to-date standings or upcoming schedule if you specify which events you care about (e.g., World Championship, Masters, Shanghai Masters).