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Shaun Murphy (born 10 August 1982) is an English professional snooker player, who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. Born in Harlow and raised in Irthlingborough, Murphy turned professional in 1998. His victory at the World Championship was considered a major surprise as he was only the third qualifier to lift the title. His other ranking tournament victories came in the 2007 Malta Cup, the 2008 UK Championship, the Players Tour Championship 2010/2011 – Finals and the 2014 World Open, while he reached a second World Championship final in 2009 and a third in 2015. He has also won seven non-ranking tournaments, including the 2015 Masters, which completed his career Triple Crown. Murphy has won over £2 million in prize money and has compiled more than 300 century breaks in his professional career. His highest world ranking was number three, which he maintained for three seasons following 2007/2008, and he is currently ranked number six. ==Career== Born in Harlow, England, Murphy began playing snooker at the age of eight after his parents bought him a snooker table for Christmas. He made his first century break at the age of 10 and practised at the Rushden Snooker Centre, where players such as Stephen Hendry, Mark Williams, and Ken Doherty have also played. At the age of 13, he secured a five-year £5,000-a-year sponsorship deal with the Doc Martens shoe company〔 and stated his ambitions of winning the World Championship and becoming world number one.〔 For the interview, see "Interview: Thirteen-year-old Shaun Murphy on his aspirations for his career in snooker".〕 He turned professional in 1998 at the age of 15. Murphy was coached by Steve Prest until the 2006/2007 season. Willie Thorne〔 and Ray Reardon also gave him guidance, and when he was 15, he was given the latter's old cue by his father.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Shaun Murphy (snooker player)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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