Kyren Wilson could face fine for outburst after defeat to Shaun Murphy at Players Championship – 'I was absolutely c***'

ByEurosport

Updated 26/02/2023 at 08:46 GMT

Kyren Wilson cut a frustrated figure after watching Shaun Murphy claim four of the final five frames in a 6-3 defeat to the 2005 world champion at the Players Championship semi-finals in Wolverhampton. Wilson slammed his cue against the deck and his display. "I had loads of chances, I was c, absolutely c". Stream top snooker action live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com

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Kyren Wilson could be handed a fine by snooker chiefs after describing his performance as "absolutely c***" in losing 6-3 to Shaun Murphy in their Players Championship semi-final on Saturday night.

The European Masters champion produced some gutsy play to level at 2-2 with the heavy-scoring Murphy in Wolverhampton, but struggled after the restart as the 2005 world champion powered to victory by claiming four of the next five frames.

The world No. 7 did not hold back when asked to evaluate his overall performance that saw him compile breaks of 87, 54 and 75 in defeat.

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"I had loads of chances, I was c***, absolutely c***," said the European Masters champion on ITV after slamming his cue against the ground in frustration during the final frame.

"I don't care about semi-finals. They don't really bother me at all to tell you the truth. I'm here to win the tournament. If I don't, its a failure.

"Apart from that match, I've really enjoyed my time here. I've played some good snooker and looking forward to the next one."

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Mark Allen was hit with a fine after a similar outburst on TV following his 10-9 win over Judd Trump in the World Grand Prix final last month when he said the final-frame had left him “shaking like a s****** dog" with the broadcaster forced to apologise.

The Northern Irishman took to Twitter to vent his frustration after being notified of the decision by snooker chiefs.

"Just a quick thanks to the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) for the nice fine I received via email,” he said.

"In future I’ll not be human and say absolutely nothing in my interviews. Have a lovely day.”

Fines can range from £100-£1000 for making inappropriate comments with the first line of the WPBSA rule book stating that "members shall, at all times (i.e. whether at a Tournament or not), behave in a proper and correct manner consistent with their status as a professional sportsperson".

Murphy produced clinical breaks of 135, 59, 137 and 94 to deservedly secure a best-of-19 frame final meeting with Ali Carter on Sunday, but believes Wilson should not be berated for thumping his cue to the ground.

"We are a bit prudish in snooker, and a little bit behind other sports in that," said Murphy, who has made six centuries so far this week in reaching his 24th ranking event final. "I don't mind it. I think it is great to see and shows how much he cares.

"You wouldn't find many players who try harder than Kyren Wilson. It means so much to him. Full credit to him for trying so hard and for him, it is another good tournament."

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Carter is 10-8 clear on the career head-to-heads since Murphy won their first meeting 5-2 in the old B&H Championship in 2000. The winner will receive £125,000 with the contest arguably between the two form men in snooker.

Carter claimed the German Masters title at the outset of February with a 10-3 win over Tom Ford in Berlin with Murphy losing 9-7 to Robert Milkins in the Welsh Open final last Sunday.

"Ali is somebody I get on with well off the table," said Murphy. "We will walk away from snooker as friends in years to come, but tomorrow we will shake hands and be trying to beat each other with all we have got.

"I think he goes in as favourite because he's just won a ranking title and is riding the crest of a wave, and it is my job to keep up with him."

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