Murphy levels things up againpublished at 13:25 BST
Higgins 8-8 Murphy
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Murphy wins final frame of session to draw level with Higgins
That final mistake from John Higgins did indeed prove costly and Shaun Murphy clears the table to ensure the two will go into the evening session level.
It was a match that started off hot but really cooled down towards the end, with nerves perhaps playing their part.
You’d be brave to call the outcome of this one, though. Absolutely nothing to separate the two as we bring the morning session to a close.
They’ll play another eight frames from 19:00 BST, with the conclusion of the match to come on Saturday afternoon.
