Shaun Murphy clinched his second Masters title on January 19, 2025, with a 10-7 victory over reigning world champion Kyren Wilson at London’s Alexandra Palace. win secured Murphy a record-breaking £350,000 prize, the largest in the tournament’s 50-year history.
Murphy, known as “The Magician,” dominated the afternoon session, establishing a 6-2d. Wilson, dubbed “The Warrior,” mounted a spirited comeback in the evening, narrowing the gap to 8-7. However, Murphy’s consiste high-level play, iling four century breaks during the final, ultimately secured his 10-7 victory.
This triumph marks Murphy’s fourth Triple Crown title and his first in a decade. Reflecting on his journey, Murphy expressed gratitu towards his coach, rr world champion Peter Ebdon, for helping him regain his self-belief. He stated, “I can’t believe it—I’m in shock. When I lost to Mark Selby in the [2021 World pionship final], I thought my days in the business end of these events had gone.”
In addition to his Masters victory, Murphy achieved a remarkable 147 maximum break during his semi-fimatch against Mark Allen, earning an additional £15,000. This feat was only the sixth maximum in the tournament’s history and the ninth of Murphy’s professional career.
Runner-up Kyren Wilson, who had previously been a Masters finalist in 2018, acknowledged his slow start in the final but took pr in his resilience. He commented, “I gave [Murphy] too much of a head start. Perhaps there was a bit of fatigue after a late finish last night. [Murphy] used his experience. I’m proud that I managed to dig in deep.”
Murphy’s victory at the 2025 Masters not only adds a significant title to his illustrious career but also underscores his enduring presence at the pinnacle of professional snooker.