(17–12) in the semi-finals, coming back from a 6–2 deficit. The Grand Final: Murphy vs. Stevens
The final was a best-of-35-frame battle against the Welsh favorite . Stevens , a seasoned pro who had been a runner-up in 2000, initially took control, leading 10–6 after the first day. World Snooker Championship 2005
At the start of the tournament, 22-year-old Shaun Murphy was a ranked 48th in the world. He had to win two qualifying matches just to make it to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. At the time, he was so uncertain of his future in snooker that he had even considered a backup career in car sales. (17–12) in the semi-finals, coming back from a