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Zhao lets early lead slip as Murphy fights back
Key takeaways
- Figure caption, "Incredible!" - Zhao fails to capitalise as Murphy leads 5-3
- Zhao, 29, has openly talked about the pressure of defending his crown and lifting the 'Crucible curse' that has followed first-time winners at the famous Sheffield venue, but began in scintillating fashion.
- But Murphy, who won the title in 2005, crafted a 69 then reeled off the next four frames to turn the match on its head.
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Figure caption, "Incredible!" - Zhao fails to capitalise as Murphy leads 5-3
27 Comments Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong let a 3-0 lead slip as Shaun Murphy fought back to claim a 5-3 lead in the opening session of their World Championship quarter-final.
Zhao, 29, has openly talked about the pressure of defending his crown and lifting the 'Crucible curse' that has followed first-time winners at the famous Sheffield venue, but began in scintillating fashion.
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