Injury ends Maguire's hopes

Stephen Maguire has pulled out of the Shanghai Masters with a shoulder injury. The world no.2 was due to face Barry Hawkins at the Grand Stage yesterday but his withdrawal allows Hawkins a bye into the next round. Maguire slipped in the shower at his...

Stephen Maguire has pulled out of the Shanghai Masters with a shoulder injury.

The world no.2 was due to face Barry Hawkins at the Grand Stage yesterday but his withdrawal allows Hawkins a bye into the next round.

Maguire slipped in the shower at his Glasgow home last week, but hoped to be fit enough to compete in the season's first world ranking event.

However, despite treatment from the Chinese football team's doctor as well as acupuncture, Maguire opted to withdraw.

Yesterday, Shaun Murphy made light work of Michael Holt as the Sale potter won 5-1 to progress to the next round of the tournament.

He was joined by Ding Junhui who overcame Stephen Lee 5-2.

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