Murphy powers to victory in Brazil
September 19, 2011 14:34:31 UK
Shaun Murphy became the first winner of the Brazil Masters with a thumping 5-0 victory over Graeme Dott in the final on Sunday.
Murphy won in just over an hour to complete the resounding win in what was the first professional snooker tournament to be staged in South America.
I got better with each match through the tournament and played my best in the final.
Shaun Murphy
The world number six is 1213.00 to win next year's World Championship while Dott is at 1213.00.
Murphy, who took the fifth and final frame with a clearance of 139, had earlier beaten Stephen Hendry 5-1 in the semi-finals.
"I got better with each match through the tournament and played my best in the final," said the Englishman.
"It's a great opportunity we've been given, to go around the world playing the game we love.
"I'll have very fond memories of Brazil and I would love to see this become a regular event. The people here are very enthusiastic, they have enjoyed it and I think this is a market that can be expanded.
"This is a great time for snooker and it's very exciting to be part of it with so many new formats and new locations."
Dott had earlier beaten Peter Ebdon 5-2 in his semi-final but was not allowed to get into any sort of rhythm by a ruthless Murphy.
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