Shaun Murphy

Shaun Murphy edged out Judd Trump 5-4 in a deciding frame to book a place in the semi‑finals of the English Open. The win sets up a semi‑final clash with Mark Williams, while other quarter‑finals saw Ding Junhui and Ali Carter advance.

Defending champion Shaun Murphy was eliminated from the British Open in the second round, losing 4-2 to fellow Englishman David Gilbert. Gilbert secured the win with a 117 break, ending Murphy’s title defence. The result was part of a day of close matches in Cheltenham.