Trump defeats Murphy 6-0, advances to Players Championship finals

Judd Trump secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Players Championship with a dominant 6-0 victory over Shaun Murphy, showcasing his skill with a century and several high breaks. Trump acknowledged the significance of beating Murphy, who has had an impressive season, emphasizing the difficulty of achieving such a comprehensive win. In earlier matches, Trump advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating China's Lei Peifan 6-2, capitalizing on a crucial missed shot by Peifan. Murphy also progressed by narrowly defeating Barry Hawkins 6-4 after a strong comeback from Hawkins. Meanwhile, Neil Robertson reached the semi-finals by overcoming Mark Selby 6-3, setting up an exciting face-off against current world champion Kyren Wilson. The upcoming matches promise to deliver intense competition as the tournament progresses.