Kyren Wilson said that Shaun Murphy is “turning into an old man” who needed the win more than him, after going down 10-7 to the Magician in the Masters final. Murphy, 42, became champion for the second time in his career in a match that was largely sewn up in the afternoon session. Murphy led 6-2 at the break in north London.

Shaun Murphy celebrated Masters success for a second time after a superb 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson in Sunday’s thrilling final at Alexandra Palace.

Shaun Murphy is on the verge of a second Masters title after he established a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson at the end of the afternoon session of Sunday’s final. A magnificent 147 break by Murphy against Mark Allen had sent the ‘Magician’ into the showpiece at Alexandra Palace and he continued his fine form against world champion Wilson.