Shanghai Masters snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Judd Trump WINS final vs Shaun Murphy after Ronnie O’Sullivan finally loses
JUDD TRUMP has beaten Shaun Murphy to seal the Shanghai Masters title!
Trump stunned Murphy 11-5 in the final to pick up the trophy after beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-final, ending O'Sullivan's eight-year unbeaten run in the tournament.
There was touching minute's silence before the final, in tribute to the passing of snooker legend Ray Reardon at the age of 91.
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O’Sullivan 1-3 Trump
We're back out underway after the mid-session interval in Shanghai!
Trump with the stunning 106 break in the last frame.
And he is back out on the table.
O'Sullivan 1-3 Trump
But Trump fires back to recover his two frame lead.
It is advantage Trump as he hits a century break and we head into the mid-session interval.
Some uncharacteristic potting errors from O'Sullivan.
O’Sullivan 1-2 Trump
O'Sullivan clears the table with 95 and he's battled back here!
Game ON in the Shanghai Masters semi-final.
Taken a couple of frames to warm up but O'Sullivan has halved the deficit here.
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O’Sullivan 0-2 Trump
Trump doubles his lead with O'Sullivan making some errors in his potting so far.
Trump himself started the frame with a couple of errors but recovered to make the perfect start in Shanghai.
O’Sullivan 0-1 Trump
Trump makes the ideal start in Shanghai!
Both men look up for this one but Trump pulls away to secure the first frame.
How will the Rocket respond?
O'Sullivan 0-0 Trump
And we're underway at the Shanghai Masters as Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Judd Trump in a huge semi-final.
This is a semi-final and the winner takes on Shaun Murphy in the final tomorrow.
Here we go!
Here we go...
Ronnie O'Sullivan is about to take on fellow Brit Judd Trump in the Shanghai Masters semi-final.
Yesterday saw Shaun Murphy complete a stunning comeback to beat Mark Selby 10-8 in the last 4.
Murphy will face the winner of today's clash between O'Sullivan and Trump in tomorrow's final.
Credit: GETTY Ronnie's classy message to 16-year-old rival
Ronnie O'Sullivan posted a classy message to his 16-year old rival after defeating him.
Zhou Jinhao was making his debut at the Shanghai Masters and came up against 'The Rocket' in his first round.
O'Sullivan defeated him 6-1 in their match.
He then took to Instagram to praise Zhou after their game.
He wrote: "Love being back here in Shanghai!
"Well played to Zhou, he’s a great young talent who has an exciting future ahead of him."
O'Sullivan then continued his dominance in a 6-3 victory over Junhui Ding, with Ding ranked eighth in the world.
O'Sullivan has an outstanding record at the Shanghai Masters.
The last time he was beaten at the tournament was in 2016, when he was downed by Michael Holt in the second round.
Shanghai Masters prize money
- Round One - £10,000
- Round Two - £17,500
- Quarter-finals - £35,000
- Semi-finals - £70,000
- Runner-up - £105,000
- Winner - £210,000
- Highest break - £10,000
- Total - £825,000
Shaun Murphy speaks
Shaun Murphy discussed his big victory over Mark Selby.
In a long match like that, the best of 19 frames, it shows how important winning that last frame of the first session was. I had no momentum. Mark really should have been 7-2 up. Instead it was 6-3, it gave me a lifetime, a stepping stone.
I am so proud of how I played in the evening and it was great to play in front of a great audience. The Chinese fans love the snooker. It was rewarding to put on a great show for everyone.
It’s the old cliche, it’s never over until it’s over. I am a lot of things but I am not a quitter. I have never given up in my life and I wasn’t prepared to do that here.
I kept pushing, I had luck at the right time. I scored well. I cannot believe this. This is what you play for, it’s what we dreamt of as a boy, to play in big matches and big tournaments like this.
I’m looking forward to watching Ronnie and Judd slog it out until the wee small hours of the morning while I can rest.
Shaun MurphyWord from the venue
Shaun Murphy produced a snooker onslaught as he crushed Mark Selby with a magical comeback at the Shanghai Masters.
The world No7 came from 6-2 behind and then 8-5 down to book a spot in the final in China on Sunday, which carries a £210,000 top prize.
Murphy, 41, won the last five frames and in the match he notched up four centuries – 140, 134, 104 and a match-winning 116.
It sets up a wonderful finale this weekend against either Ronnie O’Sullivan or Judd Trump, who will meet in the second semi-final.
Though he was booted out, it was a welcome sight to see Selby, 41, in the latter stages of tournaments.
Especially as he had considered quitting the baize before the start of this new season.
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Judd Trump
Following his victory, Murphy will face either O'Sullivan or Trump in the final this Sunday.
O'Sullivan's victory last year was his fourth in a row and fifth overall at the event.
O'Sullivan defeated Luca Brecel 11-9 in last year's final.
Selby 8-10 Murphy
Murphy seals the win in a fantastic performance.
He won five consecutive frames to seal the victory 10 frames to 8.
Murphy will face O'Sullivan or Trump in Sunday's final.
Credit: Getty Selby 8-9 Murphy
Murphy pots the black and red balls consecutively, ramping up the pressure on Selby.
He has played a magnificent game since the interval, and is in a strong position to win the 18th frame now.
Selby 8-9 Murphy
Murphy is now playing to win in what would be an impressive comeback for the Brit, who was previously down 6-2.
Selby 8-8 Murphy
Murphy is controlling the 17th frame so far.
Selby's chance to recover now, and he's made a confident start.
Selby 8-8 Murphy
Both players lost a little bit of fluency towards the end of a tight frame.
Selby had been leading 6-2.
Now all to play for with three frames left to play.
Selby 8-7 Murphy
A tense frame continues with Murphy leading 69-52.
Selby about to play and will hope he can take himself within one frame of the final.
Selby 8-7 Murphy
A great chance for Selby here to come back into the frame.
Murphy leads the frame 43-17.
Selby 8-7 Murphy
Murphy closes the gap once again.
Selby still needs two frames to confirm his place in the final.
Selby 8-6 Murphy
Can Selby hold his nerves?
Murphy pots the black in a dominant frame so far.
But, he missed the crucial shot, failing to pot a red, giving Selby a chance to get back into the frame.
Selby 8-6 Murphy
Murphy delights the crowd with an excellent shot to win the frame.
Selby still need two frames to win, but will need to prevent a second comeback from Murphy.
Selby 8-5 Murphy
Selby needs just two frames to confirm his place in this Sunday's final.
The winner will take home a staggering £825,000.
Selby 8-5 Murphy
A tight frame is won by Selby who will be mightily relieved to have restored some breathing room.
Murphy did well to come back from 6-2, and very nearly tied the match to 6-6.
The winner of this semi-final will face O'Sullivan or Trump in the final this Sunday.
Selby 7-5 Murphy
Applause for Selby, who demonstrates his skill to make his lead a little more comfortable again.
Having opened strong, Murphy will be frustrated he couldn't make it six frames a piece.