Murphy beats Zhao 13-10 to set up World Championship semi-final against Higgins

Shaun Murphy produced a strong performance to beat Zhao Xintong 13-10 and reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible.

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The victory dashed Zhao's hopes of ending a notable drought at the prestigious Sheffield venue. Murphy's clinical display saw him through to the last four stage of the tournament.

Murphy will now face John Higgins in the semi-finals as he continues his quest for a second World Championship title. The win represents a significant result for the English cueist, who navigated a challenging encounter against his Chinese opponent.

Zhao's exit means no player from China remains in contention for the famous trophy this year. The tournament continues with the remaining semi-finalists now within touching distance of the title.