Murphy storms into World Championship quarter-finals with 13-3 win over Xiao Guodong
Murphy storms into World Championship quarter-finals with 13-3 win over Xiao Guodong
Shaun Murphy blasts Xiao Guodong 13-3 to become the first to reach the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals, signaling a strong title bid.
Shaun Murphy produced a clinical display at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, thrashing China's Xiao Guodong 13-3 to become the first player into the 2026 quarter-finals.
The win came with a session to spare, as Murphy controlled the frames from the opening exchanges and piled up the frames to seal the match in swift fashion.
The result marks a strong statement from the former champion, who now turns his attention to the next round as he hunts more silverware in this prestigious event.
Murphy's dominant performance underscores his continued relevance at the highest level, with supporters daring to dream of a deep run as the tournament progresses.
