World Snooker Championship 2005 99%

However, Murphy's "Magician" moniker began to take shape on the final day. He clawed back to level the match at 16–16 before showing incredible composure to win the final two frames, securing an . Match Statistics at a Glance: Shaun Murphy Matthew Stevens Final Score 18 Century Breaks 3 (High: 137) 1 (High: 124) Total 50+ Breaks Prize Money Data sourced from CueTracker . Why 2005 Mattered

Before April 2005, Shaun Murphy was a 22-year-old qualifier who had never even won a match at the Crucible. Ranked 48th in the world, he entered the tournament as a massive outsider. World Snooker Championship 2005

: The tournament also featured a rare maximum break by Mark Williams in the first round, adding to the event's prestige. However, Murphy's "Magician" moniker began to take shape

: Murphy became the first qualifier to win the title since Terry Griffiths in 1979. Why 2005 Mattered Before April 2005, Shaun Murphy

: This was the last ever tournament sponsored by Embassy , ending a relationship with the sport that had lasted since 1976 due to new tobacco advertising laws.

: At 22, he became the second-youngest winner in history, trailing only Stephen Hendry.