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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mark Staniforth

Spectator ejected in disrupted start to World Championship final

Referee Rob Spencer prevents a spectator from encroaching on the table in the World Championship final (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Shaun Murphy’s World Championship final against Wu Yize got off to a rowdy start with a protester ejected from the Crucible and referee Rob Spencer admonishing the audience for keeping their phones on during play.

A female spectator was swiftly ejected by security officials after starting to shout out midway through the third frame of the match as the 22-year-old Chinese player was preparing to take a shot.

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