Snooker: Murphy faces crucible legend

Teenager Shaun Murphy will face a Crucible legend in the first round of the Embassy World Championship next month.

Snooker: Murphy faces crucible legend
Tue, 26 Mar, 2002 - 13:37

Teenager Shaun Murphy will face a Crucible legend in the first round of the Embassy World Championship next month.

The 19-year-old, who won five matches to qualify for the televised stage of the €2.6m event, meets seven-time champion Stephen Hendry in the pick of the first-round matches.

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