Snooker star Shaun Murphy achieves a historic 147 maximum break at the Masters, earning a £15,000 bonus and potentially securing a larger six-figure reward.
Snooker sensation Shaun Murphy achieved redemption after narrowly missing a 147 maximum break on Thursday. Holding a 3-2 lead in his match, Murphy accomplished a feat achieved by only five others in tournament history by potting a 147 break . This incredible achievement involves sinking all 15 red balls, all 15 black balls, and finally, the colored balls.
It's akin to hitting a nine-dart finish in darts or a hole-in-one in golf, highlighting the exceptional skill needed to pull off such a rare feat. The crowd at Alexandra Palace erupted in applause as Murphy celebrated with a jubilant fist pump after sinking the final black ball. Even opponent, Allen, who had previously made a 147 break at the Masters, stood up to applaud Murphy and offered a warm hug. This maximum break also awarded Murphy a £15,000 bonus, the prize for the highest break of the tournament. Murphy had managed to clear both the red and black balls but encountered difficulty when transitioning to the colored balls. As he lined up for the yellow, he unintentionally positioned the ball behind the blue, snookering himself. Murphy looked on in disbelief while Robertson shook his head in response.A substantial £147,000 reward awaits players who achieve two 147 breaks across the three Triple Crown tournaments this season. If Murphy had potted the 147 against Robertson, he would have already secured the six-figure prize thanks to his previous 147 against Allen. Depending on his performance against Allen and his potential run to the Masters final, his winnings could still increase
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