Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Murphy calls for amateur ban after shock UK loss to China’s Si

Shaun Murphy

Shaun Murphy said “amateurs should not be allowed in professional tournaments” following his shock 6-5 defeat by China’s Si Jiahui in the first round of snooker’s UK Championship. Murphy, runner-up in this year’s World Championship, fought back from 5-1 down only for 19-year-old amateur Si to win the deciding frame. Murphy, who won the UK — snooker’s … Read more