Shaun Murphy hits top form to end Zhao Xintong’s Crucible title defence

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Apr 29, 2026 - 18:40
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Shaun Murphy hits top form to end Zhao Xintong’s Crucible title defence
  • ‘Curse of the Crucible’ strikes as Murphy prevails 13-10

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Shaun Murphy stormed into the World Snooker Championship semi-finals as the defending champion, Zhao Xintong, became the 21st player to fall victim to the so-called “Crucible curse”.

Murphy’s 13-10 triumph means that Zhao joins the list of first-time winners who have failed to return the following year and successfully defend their crown. Continue reading...

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