Holding a 3-2 lead, Murphy went on to achieve a feat only five others had accomplished in tournament history by completing snooker perfection when he hit a 147. A 147 maximum break is achieved ...

Shaun Murphy made a maximum 147 breaking his Masters semi-final win over Mark Allen (Credit: Taka Wu / Alamy Live News) Shaun Murphy hailed one of the greatest moments of his career after he ...

SHAUN MURPHY hit an incredible 147 - despite being interrupted by the Ally Pally wasp during his frame. The former world champion is in brilliant form at The Masters and showed his best form in ...

Murphy, 42, was forced to regain his composure midway through the frame however as the Ally Pally wasp became a nuisance. It buzzed around Murphy and caused him to run around the table before he ...

Shaun Murphy hit only the sixth 147 in the history of snooker’s Masters tournament as he extended his lead over semi-final opponent Mark Allen in style. Murphy potted 15 reds and 15 blacks before ...

Shaun Murphy made his first maximum in a Triple Crown event and the sixth 147 break in the history of the Masters during his semi-final clash against Mark Allen on Saturday. The 42-year-old ...

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Shaun Murphy hit a stunning 147 break during his Masters semi-final against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace. The Magician had been on course to hit one during his quarter-final clash with Neil ...

Shaun Murphy crafted a magnificent 147 break as he came from behind to beat Mark Allen 6-3 and secure his place in the Masters final at Alexandra Palace. After a nervous start from both players ...

Shaun Murphy hit only the sixth 147 in the history of snooker’s Masters tournament as he extended his lead over semi-final opponent Mark Allen in style. Murphy potted 15 reds and 15 blacks ...

Shaun Murphy crafted a magnificent 147 break as he came from behind to lead his Masters semi-final 4-2 against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace. After a nervous start from both players, each missing ...