World Snooker Championship 2005 -

Before April 2005, Shaun Murphy was a 22-year-old qualifier who had never even won a match at the Crucible. Ranked 48th in the world, he entered the tournament as a massive outsider.

: The tournament also featured a rare maximum break by Mark Williams in the first round, adding to the event's prestige. World Snooker Championship 2005

The "Magician’s" Masterpiece: Remembering the 2005 World Snooker Championship Before April 2005, Shaun Murphy was a 22-year-old

: At 22, he became the second-youngest winner in history, trailing only Stephen Hendry. However, Murphy's "Magician" moniker began to take shape

The final against world number six Matthew Stevens was a rollercoaster of momentum. Stevens, a two-time finalist, looked set to finally claim the crown when he took a commanding after the first day.

However, Murphy's "Magician" moniker began to take shape on the final day. He clawed back to level the match at 16–16 before showing incredible composure to win the final two frames, securing an . Match Statistics at a Glance: Shaun Murphy Matthew Stevens Final Score 18 Century Breaks 3 (High: 137) 1 (High: 124) Total 50+ Breaks Prize Money Data sourced from CueTracker . Why 2005 Mattered

: Murphy became the first qualifier to win the title since Terry Griffiths in 1979.