Kyren Wilson said that Shaun Murphy is “turning into an old man” who needed the win more than him, after going down 10-7 to the Magician in the Masters final. Murphy, 42, became champion for the second time in his career in a match that was largely sewn up in the afternoon session. Murphy led 6-2 at the break in north London.

Kyren Wilson is preparing to face Shaun Murphy in the Masters final on Sunday, with 'The Warrior' hoping to win the event for the first time in his snooker career

Shaun Murphy celebrated Masters success for a second time after a superb 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson in Sunday’s thrilling final at Alexandra Palace. Murphy had been irresistible all week and produced only the sixth maximum break in the tournament’s history in his semi-final win over Mark Allen.