Murphy advances to fifth World Championship final at Crucible

Shaun Murphy has reached his fifth World Snooker Championship final after a hard-fought 17-15 victory over John Higgins at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

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The 2005 champion showed his class in the deciding stages to see off the challenge of four-time world champion Higgins.

Murphy's progress through the tournament has been impressive, demonstrating the consistency that has defined his career at the Crucible.

The victory sets up a mouth-watering final for Murphy, who will be looking to add a second World Championship title to his 2005 triumph.

Higgins, a veteran of multiple world finals, pushed Murphy all the way but ultimately fell short in a closely contested match that showcased high-quality snooker throughout.