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Murphy whitewashes O'Sullivan at 'golden ball' event

Murphy whitewashes O'Sullivan at 'golden ball' event

Summary

Shaun Murphy won against Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-0 in the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship. This was Murphy's first win over O'Sullivan since 2017. The event has a special prize of $1 million for potting a "golden ball" after making a maximum 147 break.

Key Facts

  • Shaun Murphy defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-0 in a snooker match.
  • This was Murphy's first victory over O'Sullivan since 2017.
  • O'Sullivan did not win a single frame in this match, which is rare for him.
  • Murphy had breaks of 53 and 93 during the match.
  • The Riyadh Season Snooker Championship offers $1 million for potting a "golden ball" after a maximum break.
  • John Higgins criticized the table's condition, saying it was uneven.
  • Murphy will compete against Zhao Xintong in the quarter-finals.
  • John Higgins won against Ding Junhui and will meet Mark Allen next.
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