Murphy Condemns O'Sullivan and Trump for Absence at Crucible Media Event

World Snooker Championship competitor Shaun Murphy has expressed disappointment towards Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump for not participating in the traditional pre-tournament media day. Their absence may result in fines from the sport's governing body. Murphy stated that it has become common for the duo to skip such events, which he believes is unfortunate and could have been used as an opportunity to promote the sport. O'Sullivan and Trump are scheduled to start their tournament on Tuesday, with O'Sullivan potentially becoming the record eight-time champion. Meanwhile, other competitors like Mark Allen and Zhao Xintong are preparing for their matches, with Allen expressing confidence in his recent form and Xintong aiming to break the 'Crucible curse' by successfully defending his title.