Murphy Becomes First Player into World Championship Quarter-Finals
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:36 UTC
- Sources: BBC Sport
Shaun Murphy has produced a fine performance to thrash China's Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals. Reuters reports that Murphy's win was a dominant one, while BBC Sport highlights his exceptional snooker skills.
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