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.

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.

Snooker icon Ken Doherty reckoned that Shaun Murphy ran the risk of lighting a fire underneath Kyren Wilson with his act of showmanship in their Masters final. The Magician became champion for a second time, defeating Wilson 10-7, with the majority of the work coming in the first session.

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

Kyren Wilson took aim at Shaun Murphy's age following his 10-7 defeat in the Masters final on Sunday, suggesting the 42-year-old champion "needs this more than me". The world champion's remarks came immediately after losing to Murphy at Alexandra Palace in north London.

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 wins his second Masters title, 10 years after his first, by beating world champion Kyren Wilson - relive the action

Shaun Murphy holds off a stirring fightback from world champion Kyren Wilson to secure his second Masters title with a 10-7 win 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.