Shaun Murphy reaches World Championship final with win over John Higgins

Shaun Murphy has qualified for his fifth World Snooker Championship final after defeating John Higgins 17-15 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The victory marks another significant milestone in Murphy's distinguished career at the iconic venue.

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The match saw Murphy demonstrate his experience and composure across the grueling semi-final format. Higgins, a four-time world champion, pushed Murphy hard but ultimately could not overcome the Englishman's consistent performance throughout the contest.

Murphy, who won the world title in 2005, will now await the winner of the other semi-final between defending champion Kyren Wilson and qualifier Harvey Hady. This will be his first final appearance since 2023, when he lost to Luca Brecel.

The final is scheduled to begin at the Crucible Theatre, with Murphy aiming to claim his second world championship crown nearly two decades after his first. His run to the final continues an impressive season that has seen him consistently among the elite in the sport.

The championship final will consist of up to 35 frames, spread across two days, as Murphy seeks to add to his single world title secured in his breakout 2005 campaign.