SHAUN MURPHY MAKES THE FINAL IN BERLIN! The Magician continues his red hot form with a 6-1 win over Neil Robertson. He’s beaten the World No. 3, Kyren Wilson and Mark Allen with an aggregate of… See more

In a commanding performance at the Tempodrom in Berlin, Shaun Murphy, the 2005 World Champion known as “The Magician,” has booked his place in the final of the 2026 Machineseeker German Masters. The Englishman produced a ruthless 6-1 victory over former world number one Neil Robertson in the semi-final on January 31, 2026, continuing his scintillating run through the tournament.

 

Murphy’s demolition of the Australian was emphatic and showcased the red-hot form that has defined his campaign in Germany. He overwhelmed Robertson with clinical break-building and tactical superiority, wrapping up the match in dominant fashion. Highlights included multiple century breaks, underlining his precision and confidence at the table.

 

This semi-final triumph adds to an already impressive path for Murphy. Earlier in the tournament, he defeated top players with remarkable authority. He whitewashed Mark Allen 5-0 in the last 16 and followed that with a convincing 5-1 win over world number three and defending champion Kyren Wilson in the quarter-finals. Across these knockout victories, Murphy has amassed an aggregate score of 16-2 against elite opposition—Allen, Wilson, and now Robertson—demonstrating exceptional consistency and firepower.

 

The victory over Robertson carries extra significance, serving as sweet revenge. In a previous Tempodrom semi-final (back in 2020), Robertson had thrashed Murphy 6-1 to reach the final. This time, the roles were reversed in identical scoreline fashion, highlighting Murphy’s resurgence and mental strength.

 

Murphy’s run comes amid personal motivation: he has spoken of being on a “mission” to lift the Brandon Parker Trophy, named after his late manager and close friend. A win on Sunday would be a poignant achievement and add to his legacy, which already includes the 2005 World Championship, plus UK Championship and Masters titles, making him a Triple Crown winner.

 

The final pits Murphy against world number one Judd Trump, who advanced with a 6-2 win over Ali Carter in the other semi-final. Trump, in top form as the tournament favorite, sets up a blockbuster showdown between two of snooker’s biggest stars.

 

Fans at the Tempodrom and viewers worldwide will be treated to what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the German Masters on February 1, 2026. For Murphy, this is a chance to cap a week of masterful snooker and claim silverware in Berlin—proving once again why he’s called The Magician.