World Snooker Championship 2005 Info

: This was the last ever tournament sponsored by Embassy , ending a relationship with the sport that had lasted since 1976 due to new tobacco advertising laws.

: At 22, he became the second-youngest winner in history, trailing only Stephen Hendry. World Snooker Championship 2005

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. : This was the last ever tournament sponsored

The 2005 World Snooker Championship remains one of the most legendary chapters in the history of the Crucible Theatre. It wasn't just a tournament; it was a 150-1 underdog story that defied all logic and marked the end of an era for the sport. Stevens, a two-time finalist, looked set to finally

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

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