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: The tournament also featured a rare maximum break by Mark Williams in the first round, adding to the event's prestige.

However, Murphy's "Magician" moniker began to take shape on the final day. He clawed back to level the match at 16–16 before showing incredible composure to win the final two frames, securing an . Match Statistics at a Glance: Shaun Murphy Matthew Stevens Final Score 18 Century Breaks 3 (High: 137) 1 (High: 124) Total 50+ Breaks Prize Money Data sourced from CueTracker . Why 2005 Mattered

: At 22, he became the second-youngest winner in history, trailing only Stephen Hendry. World Snooker Championship 2005

Before April 2005, Shaun Murphy was a 22-year-old qualifier who had never even won a match at the Crucible. Ranked 48th in the world, he entered the tournament as a massive outsider.

Shaun Murphy’s 2005 run proved that in the hallowed halls of the Crucible, rankings mean nothing once the balls are scattered. It was a tournament defined by pure, unadulterated talent and the birth of a new superstar in the world of snooker. : The tournament also featured a rare maximum

: This was the last ever tournament sponsored by Embassy , ending a relationship with the sport that had lasted since 1976 due to new tobacco advertising laws.

The 2005 World Snooker Championship remains one of the most legendary chapters in the history of the Crucible Theatre. It wasn't just a tournament; it was a 150-1 underdog story that defied all logic and marked the end of an era for the sport. Match Statistics at a Glance: Shaun Murphy Matthew

: Murphy became the first qualifier to win the title since Terry Griffiths in 1979.