The Magician enjoyed a superb return to form at Alexandra Palace but opponent Wilson has faced criticism for his post-match interview

Shaun Murphy held his nerve to clinch his first major title since 2015, and after the match he had some words for his opponent, Kyren Wilson.

Shaun Murphy is on the verge of a second Masters title after he established a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson at the end of the afternoon session of Sunday’s final. A magnificent 147 break by Murphy against Mark Allen had sent the ‘Magician’ into the showpiece at Alexandra Palace and he continued his fine form against world champion Wilson.

THE MASTERS final is taking place between Kyren Wilson and Shaun Murphy at Alexandra Palace RIGHT NOW! Murphy charged into a stunning 6-2 lead at the end of the afternoon session

Snooker star Shaun Murphy has been left ‘in shock’ after beating Kyren Wilson to secure his second Masters title at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. Murphy held off a fightback from the world champion to come out on top with a 10-7 win and scoop a record-breaking amount of prize money.

Snooker star Kyren Wilson is set to face Shaun Murphy in the Masters final at Alexandra Palace after his family endured a difficult 2024.

Ahead of winning the World Championship last year, Wilson revealed that his wife Sophie had suffered a stroke and was also diagnosed with epilepsy, which led to her having to give up her driving licence due to her medical condition. He added that their son Bailey had also been "really ill", which made things worse.

Shaun Murphy won the Masters title for the second time in his snooker career on Sunday, earning a 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson at Alexndra Palace.

Shaun Murphy expects Kyren Wilson to land the Masters title in future, while he is now fancying his own chances at this year’s World Championship. The Magician beat the Warrior 10-7 in Sunday’s Masters final,

Shaun Murphy has admitted he thought the glory days 'were gone' after he stunned Kyren Wilson to win the Masters on Sunday. The snooker star won 10-7 to win his claim his first Masters in a decade, having performed excellently over the past week.