World Snooker Championship 2005 May 2026

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

: 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 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. : Murphy became the first qualifier to win