Judd Trump defeats Shaun Murphy 13-10 at World Snooker Championship

Judd Trump advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship after overcoming a determined comeback from Shaun Murphy, ultimately winning 13-10. Trump initially built a commanding 12-6 lead with several high breaks, including his landmark 100th century of the season, which earned him a significant bonus. Murphy responded impressively, winning four consecutive frames and narrowing the gap to 12-10, but a missed red gave Trump the opportunity to close out the match. Both players delivered high-quality snooker, with Murphy acknowledging he played some of his best snooker despite the defeat and praising Trump's performance. Trump now awaits the winner of the match between Luca Brecel and Ding Junhui in the next round. The match was widely regarded as worthy of a final due to the exceptional standard of play from both competitors.