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Murphy conquers nerves to lift title

Newly-crowned champion Shaun Murphy admitted he was nervous as he edged a thrilling Embassy World Championship final.

Murphy conquers nerves to lift title

Tue, 03 May, 2005 - 00:25

Newly-crowned champion Shaun Murphy admitted he was nervous as he edged a thrilling Embassy World Championship final.

The 22-year-old defeated Matthew Stevens 18-16 today, and although he looked calm when he went behind, Murphy revealed he was “shaking like a leaf”.

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