Shaun Murphy held his nerve to clinch his first major title since 2015, and after the match he had some words for his opponent, Kyren Wilson.

MASTERS champion Shaun Murphy has revealed how he’ll spend his £365,000 prize money – the biggest pay packet of his career. Murphy hit four magical centuries in a 10-7 final victory

Murphy defeated Kyren Wilson in the final at Alexandra Palace to claim the title for the second time, having also won the 2015 Masters. And his post-victory post on social media reminded many of a famous moment from soccer great Lionel Messi.

Kyren Wilson takes on Shaun Murphy in the Masters snooker final at Ally Pally and Express Sport provides live score updates.

Shaun Murphy won the Masters title for the second time in his snooker career on Sunday, earning a 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson at Alexndra Palace.

Shaun Murphy reached his third Masters final with a 6-3 win over Mark Allen, hitting a maximum break on his way to victory.

Shaun Murphy won his second Masters title with a brilliant 10-7 defeat of Kyren Wilson in Sunday's final at Alexandra Palace.

Shaun Murphy has revealed he plans on spending his huge £365,000 prize money on a birthday present for his other half, Jo, following his triumph at the Masters on Sunday. The 42-year-old beat Kryen Wilson 10-7 to secure glory at Alexandra Palace and etch his name into the history books once again.

Snooker star Shaun Murphy has been left ‘in shock’ after beating Kyren Wilson to secure his second Masters title at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. Murphy held off a fightback from the world champion to come out on top with a 10-7 win and scoop up a record-breaking amount of prize money.