Murphy in scintillating form as three centuries sees him take control of final with Carter

“Shaun Murphy made history in the first session of the Players Championship final against Ali Carter, with the Magician making his ninth century of the tournament – the highest amount ever made in one edition of the event. Murphyu0027s rich vein of form saw him storm into a 6-2 lead that makes him the heavy favourite going into Sunday nightu0027s conclusion, despite the dogged resistance of Carter.”