Defending champion Murphy exits British Open
Defending champion Shaun Murphy is knocked out of the British Open after a 4-2 defeat to David Gilbert in the second round.
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Bai Yulu is a professional snooker player who narrowly lost her match in the British Open.
Daniel Wells is a professional snooker player who mounted a comeback against Zhao Xintong.
David Gilbert is a professional snooker player who defeated Shaun Murphy in the British Open.
John Higgins is a Scottish professional snooker player and multiple-time world champion.
Judd Trump is a world-renowned snooker player currently ranked number one globally.
Mark Selby is a four-time world snooker champion and notable competitor in the sport.
Shaun Murphy is a professional snooker player and World Champion.
Stan Moody is a young English snooker player who achieved a strong first-round victory.
Zhao Xintong is a Chinese professional snooker player aiming for a third consecutive ranking event win.
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Defending champion Shaun Murphy is knocked out of the British Open after a 4-2 defeat to David Gilbert in the second round.
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