In the final day of the 2025 Snooker Masters, Shaun Murphy faced off against Kyren Wilson in a highly anticipated English derby. This match was not only a contest between the two players but also an important moment in their careers. Prior to this, Murphy had won his first Masters title on the same day ten years ago, and now he once again lifted the trophy in this significant event.
After intense competition, Murphy defeated Wilson with a score of 10-7, becoming the new Masters champion. Throughout the game, Murphy displayed exceptional form, achieving eight breaks over 50 points, including three century breaks, with the highest single break reaching 134 points. Although Wilson also performed well with six breaks over 50 points, he ultimately could not prevent Murphy's victory. After this match, Murphy added another title to his career, and he also took home a championship prize of £350,000. Combined with the £15,000 he earned for his maximum break of 147 in the semi-finals, his total prize money reached £365,000, equivalent to approximately RMB 3.52 million.
It is worth noting that this match marked Murphy's third appearance in the Masters final. He had already achieved the Grand Slam feat when he first won the trophy in 2015. This latest victory brought him level with several legendary players, including Ding Junhui, in terms of the number of titles won in the "three major events," ranking him tied for 11th place. Before this, Murphy had already shown outstanding performance in various events such as the Shanghai Masters and Saudi Masters, accumulating valuable experience for this victory.
Despite not winning the title, Wilson still received a runner-up prize of £140,000, placing second. In the top four, Trump and Allen each received £75,000 in prize money, ranking them equal third. Although Trump only managed two breaks over 50 points without a century break in the semi-finals, his performance was still commendable. Allen, on the other hand, although he once led against Murphy, encountered a strong comeback from his opponent during the match and eventually lost 3-6.
Among the top eight contenders, Ding Junhui and Si Jiahui's performances were particularly noteworthy. Ding Junhui initially took the lead in the match but suffered a reversal, ultimately losing 3-6 to Trump and finishing fifth, earning a prize of £40,000. As a newcomer, Si Jiahui also demonstrated potential in the first round, despite losing 2-6 to Allen. His two breaks over 60 points and one century break laid the foundation for his future.
This Masters tournament was not only a test of the players' technical skills but also a challenge of psychological endurance. Murphy's success and Wilson's defeat undoubtedly set the stage for suspense in future matches. With the arrival of the new round of competitions, the players' conditions and mental states will continue to be the focus of media and fans. Ding Junhui, as the representative of Chinese snooker, although he did not progress further in this competition, still possesses strong competitiveness and is worth looking forward to in future events.
With the perfect conclusion of the 2025 Masters, the world of snooker has once again welcomed new variables and challenges. The players will carry the experiences and lessons from this tournament into future competitions, striving for even more brilliant achievements. For fans, this is not only an exciting match but also a feast filled with anticipation for the future.