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.
- Start time: 7am BST
- Live stream/TV: Eurosport
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Rich pickings
Shaun Murphy and Judd Trump will contest the Shanghai Masters.
The final takes place on Sunday.
The winner will take home a staggering £210,000 in prize money.
Snooker world rocked
The snooker world was rocked with the news of the sad passing of Ray Reardon.
Reardon was not just one of the game's greats, but a mentor to Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Here, SunSport takes a look at his amazing life.
Trump reacts
Judd Trump got one over Ronnie O'Sullivan and ended The Rocket's 21-match unbeaten run in Shanghai.
"I think the standard of play was probably reminiscent of the Masters final. I felt comfortable and I knew that I'd lost quite a few times in a row to him," Trump said after his win.
"It's obviously not a record you want to have where he fancies his chances everytime he plays you. So it was nice to get one back and show I could still play a little bit."
Tomorrow's final...
So we now know who will be battling it out for the Shanghai Masters crown tomorrow as Judd Trump smashed Ronnie O'Sullivan to secure his spot in the last two.
Trump will take on Shaun Murphy from 7am BST with coverage of the final on Eurosport.
Trump looking for first Shanghai win
Judd Trump is looking to win the Shanghai Masters for the first time.
He has not finished higher than the quarter-final before at the event.
While Shaun Murphy reached the final in 2019, but lost to Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Trump pays tribute to Reardon
Judd Trump has paid tribute to snooker legend Ray Reardon, who passed away on Friday night aged 91.
Trump said after his semi-final win: "[Ray was] a legend of the game and someone that goes down in history of Welsh sport, a flag bearer.
"A sad day for snooker and best wishes for all his friends and family."
Shanghai Masters final info
Judd Trump vs Shaun Murphy in the Shanghai Masters final takes place from 7am tomorrow morning UK time.
Eurosport will be broadcasting the big match live.
And we'll be bringing you frame-by-frame updates right here on SunSport.
Ray Reardon tributes
Stuart Bingham wrote: "Just heard the sad news of Ray Reardon passing.
"Thoughts and prayers to his family.
One of the proudest moments receiving the Welsh Open trophy from the legend himself."
Ray Reardon tributes
Dennis Taylor wrote on X: "So sad to hear of the passing of the great Ray Reardon.
"Would always be in my top 8 of all time.
"Had the pleasure of traveling around the world with a true gentleman. Condolences to all his family. RIP Ray."
Trump through to the final
Judd Trump will now go forth to play Shaun Murphy in tomorrow's final after playing some brilliant snooker in Shanghai.
The semi-final was played under a backdrop of today's news of the passing of snooker legend - and mentor to many such as Ronnie O'Sullivan - Ray Reardon aged 91.
O'Sullivan 3-10 Trump
And that's that. Judd Trump picks up a dominant win over Ronnie O'Sullivan to go through to the final of the Shanghai Masters.
Trump has been quote magnificent today, hitting four centuries - including three on the bounce - in the decisive victory.
Trump will play Shaun Murphy in tomorrow's final.
Credit: Getty O’Sullivan 3-9 Trump
Trump now just one frame away from booking his place in tomorrow's final in Shanghai.
And he's won the frame with another stunning century on 110.
That is century number 4 for the match as he closes in on victory over O'Sullivan.
O’Sullivan 3-8 Trump
Trump misses on 51 and O'Sullivan swoops in to seal the frame!
Two frames on the bounce for the Rocket who reduces the deficit to five frames.
Trump still only needs to two frames to win but the ascendency now with O'Sullivan.
Credit: Getty O’Sullivan 2-8 Trump
Is this the start of the miracle comeback?
Best O'Sullivan has played all match here as he pulls one back against Trump.
Game on.
O’Sullivan 1-8 Trump - match resumes
We're back underway in Shanghai and players on the table after it was announced the passing of snooker legend Ray Reardon, who died last night aged 91.
Trump leads 8-1 and needs just two frames to seal his progress to the final.
Ray Reardon tributes
Among the tributes was a message from former player and rival Jim White, which read: "Gutted to hear my very good friend Ray Reardon has passed away.
"A total class act and very kind to me when I was making my way in the game.
"A giant of the game. Rest in Peace mate."
Breaking - Ray Reardon passes away
Some sad news to deliver away from the table, snooker legend Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91.
The former world number one died following a battle with cancer.
Tributes have poured in for Reardon, who won the World Snooker Championship six times.
Among them was former played and BBC commentator John Virgo, who wrote: "Sad news. Ray Reardon passed away last night, it was an honour to have known him, a true great of our game RIP."
O'Sullivan 1-8 Trump
10 minute klaxon until players are back on the table for the evening session.
Will Trump get his two frames and wrap up the semi-final quickly?
Or will O'Sullivan stage a miraculous comeback in Shanghai?
O'Sullivan 1-8 Trump - match stats
How the semi-final has been so far with us currently in the interval before this evening's session in Shanghai.
We continue at 12.30pm BST - with Judd Trump needing just two frames to seal his place in the final.
O'Sullivan 1-8 Trump - interval
O'Sullivan needs a miracle in the evening session in Shanghai.
And it kicks off again to conclude the match from 12.30pm BST.
Superb play from Trump but will there be a sting in the tail this afternoon?
We'll be bringing you frame-by-frame updates right here.
O'Sullivan 1-8 Trump
Yes, you have read that scoreline correctly.
Trump is miles in front of O'Sullivan here as we head into the interval.
Brilliant and dominant from Trump who just needs TWO frames to reach the final against Shaun Murphy.
Credit: Getty
O’Sullivan 1-7 Trump
Swashbuckling display here from Trump to open up a SIX frame lead over O'Sullivan.
Perfect shot selection with O'Sullivan barely gracing the table in the past five frames.
A stunning 705 points to O'Sullivan's 166 as we head into the final frame of the first session, and we're only just getting into the night session here with Trump requiring three more frames.
O'Sullivan 1-6 Trump
Trump fails to hit a stunning fourth successive century but sails to another frame.
While it has not been O'Sullivan's day so far, Trump has been playing to almost perfection.
Five frame lead here for Trump as we head into the eighth frame.
Credit: Getty O’Sullivan 1-5 Trump
Trump is playing beautifully here and he has hit a THIRD consecutive century.
While O'Sullivan has not potted a ball since missing a straight red in the fourth frame.
All Trump on the table so far today here in the first session but still plenty of time to go in this match.
O'Sullivan 1-4 Trump
Judd Trump opening up a sizeable lead here and extends to three frames ahead of Ronnie O'Sullivan.
The Rocket not finding his rhythm yet.
Trump hitting a second successive century there to leave the table on 128!
Credit: Getty
