Latest news from the Snooker British Open reports that Shaun Murphy triumphed over McGill 10-7 in the recently concluded final.
The final was contested over a best-of-19 frames format, divided into two parts. The initial phase featured eight frames, resulting in a 4-4 draw. The decisive second phase ended with Shaun Murphy winning 10-7 against McGill.
Following the semifinals and prior to the final, Shaun Murphy was widely favored to win due to his superior skill compared to McGill, and the outcome confirmed this. Murphy is ranked 16th in the world, while McGill holds the 57th position. Although McGill eliminated many top players on his way to the final, he ultimately fell to Murphy. Congratulations to Shaun Murphy on his victory, and also to McGill for finishing as runner-up.