Summary

  • Shaun Murphy wins 2015 Masters

  • Neil Robertson 2-10 Shaun Murphy

  • Murphy completes 'triple crown'

  • Best clips of the tournament in Highlights

  1. Postpublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    OK that is all from us after what proved to be an incredibly one-sided final. Amazing to think one year ago, Shaun Murphy thought about giving up snooker and now he is a Masters champion.

    Read the report on Murphy's win by my colleague Shamoon Hafez and, until next time, goodbye.

  2. On a comebackpublished at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Stephen Hendry
    Seven-time world champion on Facebook

    Q: Matt Foster I think a comeback from you would spark great interest I'd love to see it, have you ever thought about coaching another professional?

    SH: I do get asked advice now and then from some pros, but if they keep doing it I'll have to start charging them! I don't think I'll ever do it full-time, I don't have the patience.

    Q: Dan Fuller Have you considered a comeback after Ronnie overtook your record of most centuries?

    SH: I've not considered a comeback because of that. Even if I did return, he would still be playing more tournaments than me so I'm not going to catch him.

  3. On Ronnie O'Sullivanpublished at 20:52 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Stephen Hendry
    Seven-time world champion on Facebook

    Q: Simon Gordon Roberts. At the moment Ronnie is the star of snooker. Do you see anybody on the circuit replacing him?

    SH: Judd Trump's time might come in two or three years.

    Q: Connor Scantlebury. Do you reckon that Ronnie O'Sullivan has the ability to beat your crucible wins?

    SH: He has the ability no doubt, but whether he can win another three remains to be seen.

  4. On Shaun Murphypublished at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Stephen Hendry
    Seven-time world champion on Facebook

    More from Stephen Hendry, external this time about Masters winner Shaun Murphy:

    Q: Daniel Crossfield. Do you think Shaun can win the world championship this year if he plays like he has at the Masters?

    SH: Yes he can, he seems to have a better 'killer instinct' over the last year and he should have won more majors with his talent.

  5. Postpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Stephen Hendry
    Seven-time world champion on Facebook

    Earlier, six-time Masters champion Stephen Hendry joined BBC Sport on Facebook, external for a Q&A with the fans. Here is a pick of the best ones:

    Q: Ashley Phillips. Best player you've played against?

    SH: Ronnie O'Sullivan is the most talented, but I loved my battles with Steve Davis.

    Q: Wullie Mccandless. Did you ever feel sorry for an opponent and did you ever wish someone to win so you could play them in the next round of a tournament?

    SH: No, I've never felt sorry for an opponent.

  6. Postpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    The snooker may be off the television now and we have just about hoovered up all the reaction to be had but we still have a few other bits and pieces to keep you entertained.

    They were meant for the mid-session interval but it is fair to say Shaun Murphy's comfortable win caught us all a tad off guard...

  7. Postpublished at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Shaun Murphy

    Shaun Murphy has finally got his hands on this trophy. He had set himself a target of claiming it by 2025, so he is just slightly ahead of schedule. What next for the Magician?

  8. Get involved #bbcsnookerpublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Saisrikanth Y: Enchanting snooker by Shaun Murphy. Great to see him complete the triple crown. The Masters has been a fantastic tournament.

    Marge Dacre: Well done to Shaun Murphy! He played like he was at the practice table enjoying himself.

    Aodhan: Congratulations Shaun Murphy @Magician147 2015 Masters Snooker Champion.

  9. Postpublished at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Steve Davis
    Six-time world champion on BBC TV

    "It is never nice to get a drubbing in the final but it was just one match. If you look at Neil Robertson's standard in the tournament as a whole it was very high.

    "However, you judge yourself on winning and losing and you beat yourself up on the last defeat."

  10. Postpublished at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Shaun Murphy goes home with the trophy he has been after for a few years and £200,000 in his pocket. Not a bad week at all.

  11. Get involved #bbcsnookerpublished at 20:41 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Hazel Allen: Yayyy well done Shaun Murphy! Triple crown!

    Peter Revill: Murphy deserved that. Shame there's not any more, but he was dominant.

    Hollum: Massive congrats to Shaun Murphy for getting the triple crown! So well deserved!

  12. Postpublished at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Masters winner Shaun Murphy: "It is unbelievable. I cannot believe it. I first came to this event when I was 12 and my dad asked if I felt I'd ever play in it and I said I'd love to and to win it is unbelievable.

    "I just decided to stick in there and be patient. In all I have played pretty well this week and I am blown away."

  13. Postpublished at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Let's hear from the man himself....

  14. Postpublished at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Shaun MurphyImage source, Getty Images

    As Neil Robertson says, Shaun Murphy joins the 'triple crown' club, today's win completing the capture of World, UK and Masters titles.

  15. Postpublished at 20:36 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Neil Robertson is first up to speak, and he is gracious in defeat: "Shaun played very well today.

    "I just could not produce the sort of snooker that got me to the final. I'd just like to say welcome to the triple crown club. Shaun is a worthy champion."

  16. Postpublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    All over as Neil Robertson cruises to victory, putting the frame out of Neil Robertson's sight. What a performance!

  17. Winnerpublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    SHAUN MURPHY IS THE 2015 MASTERS CHAMPION

  18. Postpublished at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Nothing on for Neil Robertson and Shaun Murphy is back in. This could be it, that Masters trophy is in touching distance.

  19. Postpublished at 20:24 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    The difference between these two players today is highlighted by the points scored by the two, 819 for Shaun Murphy compared to 339 for Neil Robertson. Murphy fails to add to that, though, when he misses a red bottom right with the rest. He leads 23-7 in this frame.

  20. Postpublished at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2015

    Shaun Murphy misses a long red and concedes a foul when the black goes in the middle left pocket following a ricochet. Neil Robertson's mind looks to be gone though, he misses a regulation red and Murphy is back in.