Snooker icon Ken Doherty reckoned that Shaun Murphy ran the risk of lighting a fire underneath Kyren Wilson with his act of showmanship in their Masters final. The Magician became champion for a second time, defeating Wilson 10-7, with the majority of the work coming in the first session.

Kyren Wilson is preparing to face Shaun Murphy in the Masters final on Sunday, with 'The Warrior' hoping to win the event for the first time in his snooker career

Shaun Murphy is on the verge of a second Masters title after he established a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson at the end of the afternoon session of Sunday’s final. A magnificent 147 break by Murphy against Mark Allen had sent the ‘Magician’ into the showpiece at Alexandra Palace and he continued his fine form against world champion Wilson.