2005 - World Snooker Championship

The final against world number six Matthew Stevens was a rollercoaster of momentum. Stevens, a two-time finalist, looked set to finally claim the crown when he took a commanding after the first day.

: At 22, he became the second-youngest winner in history, trailing only Stephen Hendry. World Snooker Championship 2005

: This was the last ever tournament sponsored by Embassy , ending a relationship with the sport that had lasted since 1976 due to new tobacco advertising laws. The final against world number six Matthew Stevens

: The tournament also featured a rare maximum break by Mark Williams in the first round, adding to the event's prestige. : This was the last ever tournament sponsored

The 2005 World Snooker Championship remains one of the most legendary chapters in the history of the Crucible Theatre. It wasn't just a tournament; it was a 150-1 underdog story that defied all logic and marked the end of an era for the sport.

Before April 2005, Shaun Murphy was a 22-year-old qualifier who had never even won a match at the Crucible. Ranked 48th in the world, he entered the tournament as a massive outsider.