Sheffield, United Kingdom, May 5, 2026 (AFP) - Murphy warns snooker hopefuls to 'work harder' to match Chinese stars

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2026-05-05

Shaun Murphy has warned the rising stars of British snooker to work even harder if they are to compete against the influx of Chinese talent into the sport. Murphy lost a last-frame decider to China's Wu Yize in the World Championship final at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre on Monday. The 22-year-old's dramatic 18-17 victory gave China a second consecutive world champion following compatriot Zhao Xintong's 2025 triumph in a sport traditionally domin......

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