Shaun Murphy left ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after dramatic Crucible final defeat

Wu Yize edged Shaun Murphy in a classic Crucible final (Picture: Getty Images)

Shaun Murphy was left ‘absolutely heartbroken’ by a deciding frame defeat in the World Snooker Championship final, but was proud of his performance in an epic battle with Wu Yize.

The Chinese star emerged with an 18-17 victory in the first deciding-frame Crucible final for 24 years, a match which will go down as one of the greats in Sheffield.

Both players provided immense entertainment, going for their shots relentlessly throughout and looking deadly from distance and in th...