Masters snooker 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Kyren Wilson vs Shaun Murphy final LATEST as pair eye £350k jackpot – updates

  • Wilson's advice to Brecel

    Kyren Wilson has offered some advice to struggling Luca Brecel.

    He told Eurosport: "I'm trying to deal with Luca’s chalk.

     "Luca won the World Championship with the Pyro. Why not stick with what you won the World Championship with? I don’t understand it.

    "If I was being a friend - because I love Luca, he's a great lad - I'd advise him to go back to how he won the World Championships.

    "He had a couple of kicks that cost him a couple of frames, so I just can’t get my head around it."

  • Murphy on 147

    Shaun Murphy admitted that his 147 against Mark Allen was one of the best moments of his career.

    He told the BBC: "I can't believe it. It was an incredible moment, one of the best of my snooker career.

    "I have wanted to make a 147 in one of the BBC events since I was a child.

    "I had a great opportunity the other day and totally messed it up.

    "I had great support from the crowd, who were absolutely amazing."

  • Who has the most world titles

    In the modern era of snooker, there are two players who stand above the rest.

    Here are the most successful players in the modern era.

    • 7 - Stephen Hendry, Ronnie O'Sullivan
    • 6 - Ray Reardon, Steve Davis
    • 4 - John Higgins, Mark Selby
    • 3 - John Spencer, Mark Williams
    • 2 - Alex Higgins
  • Murphy in form

    Shaun Murphy hit an incredible 147 - despite being interrupted by the Ally Pally wasp during his frame.

    The former world champion is in brilliant form at The Masters and showed his best form ahead of the final.

    He produced an emphatic response to going 2-0 down by winning four consecutive frames, hitting a 147 to lead 4-2 before going on to win against Mark Allen.

    Murphy, 42, was forced to regain his composure midway through the frame however as the Ally Pally wasp became a nuisance.

  • When is the final?

    The Masters final 2025 between Kyren Wilson and Shaun Murphy will take place today.

    The match will start at 1pm but will be split into two sessions.

    The winner will be the best of 19 frames, with the second session starting from 7pm at Alesandra Palace.

  • Wilson 'delighted'

    Kyren Wilson has admitted his delight at reaching the final of the Masters after beating Judd Trump.

    He said: “Thank you very much. Delighted to make my second Masters final.

    “I said to Judd before we were about to break off, I said ‘wow, what an atmosphere’ I had goosebumps walking down – it was incredible.”

    He last reached the final seven years ago in 2018.

  • Murphy's law

    While Shaun Murphy has won the Masters once before, in 2015.

    Murphy toppled Neil Robertson 10-2 in the final that year to win the Masters for his first, and only time.

    But can he win it for a second time today? Not long to go now!

  • Wilson's last Masters final

    Kyren Wilson last reached the final of the Masters seven years ago back in 2018.

    The Kettering ace could only finish runner up to Northern Irishman Mark Allen on that occasion.

    Wilson heads into today's final buoyed by his stunning win over world No 1 Judd Trump last night.

  • Final countdown

    The big day is here as Kyren Wilson takes on Shaun Murphy in the final of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

    The afternoon session kicks off from 1pm an then wraps up with the evening session from 7pm.

    Wilson beat world No 1 Judd Trump in a thriller last night to progress, while Murphy hit a stunning 147 in his semi-final win over Mark Allen.

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  • "I'm ready for the battle"

    Speaking with the BBC following last night's victory over Judd Trump, Kyren Wilson is raring to go ahead of today's Masters final against Shaun Murphy.

    On reaching the final: "It feels amazing. I can't believe that that final was seven years ago (his last Masters final in 2018). It doesn't seem that long ago, but a lot has changed with me and my game - so hopefully onto bigger and better things.

    "Without sounding cocky, you feel like the man (after winning the World Championship). It doesn't get any better than world champion. So you go to events now and you just feel like the top dog, like a million dollars."

    Asked about playing against Shaun Murphy, Wilson added: "I'm really looking forward to it. He's had a fantastic week, he should of had two 147s - not to add salt to the wounds. Poor from him really.

    "It's a battle of Northamptonshire. We both grew up in the same area and both have had a lot of influence from Peter Ebdon.

    "I've just got to focus on my own game. I can mix it up and do all sorts of styles. I can play quick and score heavy, and I can have a dogged frames. It's not going to be perfect snooker all the time and I'm ready for the battle."

  • "Judd didn't really turn up tonight"

    Six-time world champion Steve Davis on the semi-final clash between Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson: "I think Kyren played great, but Judd didn't really turn up tonight in the way that we expected him to.

    "He'll be hugely disappointed."

    Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry added: "Only Judd could tell us what went wrong tonight. It was a very strange performance, especially the way he beat Ding (in the quarter-final).

    "I thought he was going to be the man to beat, but you have to say it, he kind of collapsed at the end there."

  • The final

    Ok, so we know Sunday's Masters final 2025 will be between world champion Kyren Wilson and 2005 world champion Shaun Murphy.

    It all kicks off at 1pm on Sunday at Alexandra Palace and will be divided into two sessions, with the second starting at 7pm in a best of 19 frames.

  • "Battle of Northamptonshire"

    Nobody was thinking it, but Kyren Wilson has branded tomorrow's Masters final as the "Battle of Northamptonshire."

    Wilson, from Kettering, is bidding to win his first Masters title having fallen to Mark Allen back in the 2018 final.

    Murphy, whose sole triumph in the tournament came a decade ago when he defeated Neil Robertson in the final, is from Harlow.

    Google tells me that's a quick 80-minute drive via the M11 and A14.

    On tomorrow's final against Shaun Murphy, Wilson said: "Yeah, let's hope he doesn't make another maximum because I think he'll be on for a fortune!

    "Shaun has played incredible all week. It's a battle of Northamptonshire in the final, so I'm looking forward to it."

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Kyren Wilson of England celebrates winning his Semi final match against Judd Trump of England  on day seven of the Johnstone's Paint Masters 2025 at Alexandra Palace on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
    Kyren Wilson celebrates winning his semi final match against Judd TrumpCredit: GETTY
  • "So hard to beat"

    Asked about his rivalry with Judd Trump, Wilson said: "He's been so successful over the past couple of years and he is so hard to beat.

    "Many years ago he would have got frustrated, played a reckless shot and thrown me in the balls. Now, he's able to take his medicine, play safe and make it difficult for me."

  • "I had goosebumps"

    Kyren Wilson: "Thank you very much. Delighted to make my second Masters final.

    "I said to Judd before we were about to break off, I said 'wow, what an atmosphere' I had goosebumps walking down - it was incredible."

  • Judd Trump 3-6 Kyren Wilson

    He's won it in style! Kyren Wilson wins it with the only century break of the semi-final and books his place in tomorrow's Masters final against Shaun Murphy.

    Remember, Wilson was the only semi-finalist not to have won this competition. Tomorrow is his chance to put that right!

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Kyren Wilson of England enters the arena during his Semi final match against Judd Trump of England  on day seven of the Johnstone's Paint Masters 2025 at Alexandra Palace on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
    Masters finalist, Kyren WilsonCredit: GETTY
  • Judd Trump 3-5 Kyren Wilson (14-43)

    That might well have been Judd Trump's last shot of the Masters, folks. World champion Kyren Wilson has raced into a sizeable lead and just has a small group of reds to split. If they go in his favour, this one is done...

  • Judd Trump 3-5 Kyren Wilson (14-0)

    It was good start for Judd Trump, who boosted his 60% long pot success with a tidy red from distance. But he misses the pink on the next shot when looking to get into the back and Wilson arrives at the table to start what could be the last frame of the night…

  • Judd Trump 3-5 Kyren Wilson

    Judd Trump's back is firmly against the wall as Kyren Wilson takes a two-frame lead in this Masters semi-final. Wilson even said a little prayer to the heavens during his break of 85, which was enough to see him move into a 5-3 lead and ONE frame away from tomorrow's final against Shaun Murphy.

    "Kyren Wilson looks like he is on a mission to win this huge event as the world champion," said Stephen Hendry.

    "He is being more positive in his body language and play."

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Kyren Wilson of England plays a shot during his Semi final match against Judd Trump of England  on day seven of the Johnstone's Paint Masters 2025 at Alexandra Palace on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
    Wilson requires one more frameCredit: GETTY
  • Judd Trump 3-4 Kyren Wilson (0-21)

    As I said, it's an important frame and neither of these guys are taking any risks. Just ticked over 20 minutes in this frame... no end in sight.

  • Judd Trump 3-4 Kyren Wilson (0-0)

    Judd Trump, with a long pot success rate of 60% tonight, manages to resist the urge to take on a high-risk red. He knows if he loses this frame then Kyren will need just one to reach tomorrow's final.

    Instead, we have ourselves a rather scrappy and cautious start to the eighth frame without a ball potted for over five minutes.

  • Judd Trump 3-4 Kyren Wilson

    Judd does return to the table to pot a red, but the black doesn't drop for him and leaves everything available for the world champion. A free dinner.

    Kyren Wilson doesn't turn down the offer and speedily makes a clinical break of 88 to establish a 4-3 advantage in this Masters semi-final. Still awaiting our first century break of the night, but that was the closest we've come.

  • Judd Trump 3-3 Kyren Wilson (0-23)

    How's your luck? Not very good. Kyren Wilson gets himself out ahead in this seventh frame and plays a great shot into the pack but leaves himself on absolutely nothing.

  • Judd Trump 3-3 Kyren Wilson

    It did get tricky with the black rolling against the bottom cushion and the pink out of commission - but Wilson found a way with a wonderful break of 76.

    That was a masterclass in patience and positioning from the 33-year-old, who'll just be relieved to get all-square and not to of had a repeat of the previous frame. We all are.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Kyren Wilson of England plays a shot during his Semi final match against Judd Trump of England  on day seven of the Johnstone's Paint Masters 2025 at Alexandra Palace on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
    We're level at 3-3Credit: GETTY
  • Judd Trump 3-2 Kyren Wilson (0-6)

    Another long bout of safety, Kyren Wilson takes on the pot and gets it. He sinks a red, followed by the blue to start with. The only issue is that the black is covered by a red and that could get even worse when he eventually gets into the pack.