"Murphy guaranteed himself a night off on Friday with a 13-3 second-round demolition of Xiao and then revealed he was heading home before his quarter-final gets under way on Tuesday."
"I kept getting those little chances and I'm really pleased how I played. It doesn't happen often because everybody's so good."
"It's been 21 years since that totally clueless 22-year-old kid walked in here and nicked the trophy from everybody. I've come back here every year trying my hardest to repeat that magic and I've not been able to."
"Murphy led 6-2 overnight and Xiao won only one more frame on Friday as his game fell apart."
Shaun Murphy achieved a decisive 13-3 victory over Xiao Guodong, securing his place in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, which included four centuries and several high breaks. Murphy plans to return home for practice before his next match against either Zhao Xintong or Ding Junhui. Reflecting on his past successes, he acknowledged the challenge of reclaiming the title he won in 2005, while also enjoying the opportunity to watch the upcoming match from home.
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