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Murphy sets up World Open tie with O'Sullivan

Murphy sets up World Open tie with O'Sullivan

Summary

Shaun Murphy will face Ronnie O'Sullivan in the last 16 of the World Open after defeating Xu Si 5-1. O'Sullivan advanced with a 5-0 victory over Matthew Selt. Other players like Judd Trump, Zhao Xintong, and Kyren Wilson also progressed to the next round of the tournament.

Key Facts

  • Shaun Murphy won against Xu Si with a score of 5-1 to reach the last 16.
  • Murphy achieved two century breaks, which means he scored over 100 points in two separate turns.
  • Ronnie O'Sullivan won 5-0 against Matthew Selt with a 138-point break.
  • O'Sullivan has a historical winning record of 14-4 against Murphy.
  • Judd Trump defeated Jackson Page 5-2 to move to the last 16.
  • World champion Zhao Xintong beat Sam Craigie 5-1.
  • Kyren Wilson won against Allan Taylor with a score of 5-1.
  • Hossein Vafaei came from behind to beat Mark Williams 5-2.

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