Masters snooker champion Shaun Murphy regrets ever bringing up that he once made a nine-darter, after being the subject of social media backlash over the allegation. Speaking to GB News, Murphy wishes he hadn't brought up being the only person ever to make a nine-dart finish, a 147 break in snooker, and a hole-in-one while playing golf.

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Shaun Murphy believes he can “now go all the way” and win snooker’s World Championship following his historic Masters success. A decade after he first secured the Masters title, Shaun Murphy returned to winning ways on Sunday night at the Alexandra Palace.