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Shaun Murphy just misses out on decade-old snooker record after thumping victory - SnookerHQ.com

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📋 Afternoon session, last 16 results from Xi'an:

Kyren Wilson 0-5 Shaun Murphy
Gary Wilson 5-0 He Guoqiang
Liam Pullen 5-1 Aaron Hill
Daniel Wells 5-2 Robert Milkins

20-year-old Pullen goes through to his first ranking event quarter-final.

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A smiling Liam Pullen with his cue by a snooker table in front of an audience.

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So close to breaking the record but what a performance.

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Shaun Murphy came within 23 points of Ronnie O'Sullivan's unanswered points record as he thrashed Kyren Wilson in the Xi'an Grand Prix.

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O'SULLIVAN INTO THE QUARTERS

Ronnie O'Sullivan stays on track for a record-extending 42nd ranking event title.

The Rocket made breaks of 135 and 100 during a 5-2 win over Jak Jones to set up a Xi'an Grand prix quarter-final with Gary Wilson on Saturday.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan plays a shot on a snooker table.

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Mark Williams could become snooker's oldest-ever ranking event champion in the coming days.

The 50-year-old bookended his 5-4 victory over Barry Hawkins with breaks of 104 and 125.

He's through to the last 8 of the Xi'an Grand Prix.

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No Quarter Given in Xi’an

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Players' board member Neil Robertson reveals the demand he issued on table conditions

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My piece in today’s Daily Mirror

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🗣 "Top of my list when joining the players board was to bang my fist until the China pockets got fixed because the previous 2 years they were so big it was unacceptable".

Despite the 147s, the pockets seem to be playing not so generous now 👇

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Neil Robertson has enjoyed several memorable moments on the table in 2025 as he has rejuvenated his career, but the former world champion is also making a big impact away from the green baize, too.

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🤩 Robert Milkins, that is BRILLIANT!

Conqueror of the world champion yesterday in Xi'an, Robert Milkins today made breaks of 127, 113, 79, 121 and 129 in a 5-4 win over Jimmy Robertson to reach the last 16.

Four centuries! Incredible stuff from The Milkman 👏

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Robert Milkins plays a shot on a snooker table.

O'Sullivan stays on track for Xi'an glory and a record-extending 42nd ranking title

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📰 REPORT:

Ronnie O’Sullivan breezed through to the last 16 of the 2025 Xi’an Grand Prix following a 5-0 whitewash victory over Stephen Maguire on Thursday at the Qujiang Athletic Center.

Young potter Liam Pullen on fire after 'best win of career' - SnookerHQ.com

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🚀 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧

Ronnie O'Sullivan is into the last 16 of the Xi'an Grand Prix after a 5-0 whitewash of Stephen Maguire during which he made breaks of 134, 70, 63 and 85.

The Rocket has dropped just one frame in three matches, so far!

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Pullen says he's a stronger player now with a "stronger mindset"

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Liam Pullen scored heavily at the Xi'an Grand Prix to reach the last 16 of a ranking event for only the second time in his career.

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📋 Xi'an Grand Prix - Last 16:

Kyren Wilson v Shaun Murphy
Oli Lines v Ding Junhui
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Jak Jones
Gary Wilson v He Guoqiang
Lyu Haotian v Stuart Bingham
Barry Hawkins v Mark Williams
Liam Pullen v Aaron Hill
Daniel Wells v Robert Milkins

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Defending champion Kyren Wilson plays Shaun Murphy on Friday at the Xi'an Grand Prix.

It's their first meeting since their 'fallout' earlier this year after the Masters final that Murphy won 🍿

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Kyren Wilson and Shaun Murphy shake hands by a snooker table with the Masters trophy in front of them. Referee Olivier Marteel is in the background, as too is an audience.

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Dig The New Breed in Xi’an

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Aaron Hill continues his fantastic form as he moves into the last 16 of the Xi'an Grand Prix.

Ireland's number one made a 147 in his last match, today he crafted runs of 97, 131, 81 and 102 during a 5-1 win over Mark Davis.

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Xi’an Grand Prix Thursday

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And Aaron Hill.

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An incredible performance from English youngster Liam Pullen as he makes breaks of 103, 83, 96, 101 and 77 in a 5-0 whitewash of Noppon Saengkham to reach the last 16 of the Xi'an Grand Prix!

Saengkham was only allowed to score 23 points throughout the entire match.

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Very impressed with Aaron Hill and Liam Pullen today 👏 @wearewst.bsky.social

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Snooker whizz-kid Stan Moody reveals upcoming targets after latest big win in China

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🗣️ "I've got a long way to go to be the Luke Littler of snooker, but I'm on my way”

Stan Moody defeated Ali Carter for the second time inside a fortnight as he progressed to the last 32 of the ongoing Xi'an Grand Prix.

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English teenager Stan Moody moved into the last 32 of the 2025 Xi'an Grand Prix following a 5-3 win over Ali Carter on Wednesday at the Qujiang Athletic Center in China.