The 32-year-old paid an immediate debt of gratitude to Murphy before going on to win his opener 4-3.

"I have to really thank Shaun because I asked a few other players, but they couldn't lend me a cue because they were practicing," said Saengkham.

"Then I saw Shaun and he gave me his cue this morning.”

Murphy later revealed that his act of kindness came at the expense of his own match preparations.