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Shaun Murphy and Neil Robertson had previously met twice in the final of the Masters, with the Englishman winning in 2015| Venue: Alexandra Palace, London Dates: 8 January -15 January |
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Shaun Murphy held off a fightback from defending champion Neil Robertson to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters with a 6-4 win at Alexandra Palace.
Murphy, the 2015 winner, made breaks of 98, 53, 61 and 100 before sealing his victory in a nervy 10th frame.
Robertson, who opened with a 73, went 5-1 down before reeling off three consecutive frames that included breaks of 84 and 104.
Murphy now faces Kyren Wilson or Stuart Bingham in the last eight on Friday.
More to follow.
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