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The 2025 Masters Snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in London has showcased thrilling matches and unexpected developments. Neil Robertson stepped in for the withdrawn Ronnie O'Sullivan and delivered a nail-biting performance against John Higgins, winning 6-5. Shaun Murphy also made his mark by defeating Gary Wilson with a score of 6-3.

As the tournament progressed, Mark Williams faced Ding Junhui, while Mark Selby went head-to-head with Ali Carter on January 13. The following day, Judd Trump took on Barry Hawkins, and Mark Allen played against Si Jiahui. On January 15, Kyren Wilson faced Zhang Anda, and Luca Brecel competed against Chris Wakelin.

The quarter-finals on January 16 saw Mark Allen triumph over Mark Selby with a decisive 6-2 victory. The quarter-final draw featured exciting matchups, including Robertson vs. Higgins, Murphy vs. Wilson, Allen vs. Si, Selby vs. Carter, Trump vs. Hawkins, and Williams vs. Ding. Brecel faced off against Kyren Wilson, with Zhang also in the mix.

The semi-finals are set for January 18, leading up to the final on January 19. The tournament boasts significant prize money, with the winner taking home £350,000 and the runner-up receiving £140,000. The absence of Ronnie O'Sullivan due to medical reasons has opened the door for other players to shine, and the competition remains fierce as players vie for the prestigious title.

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