 Complete the following phrase:  In December 2018, Murphy was defeated by world number 124 Chen Feilong in the first round of the UK Championship. Despite taking an early lead of 31, Murphy lost the next five frames and lost the match 36. He bounced back later that month and reached the final of the Scottish Open after winning against the likes of Michael Holt, Kyren Wilson, and Judd Trump to face Mark Allen in the final. After trailing 36, Murphy won four frames out of the next five to level the match at 77, but Allen eventually claimed the title by winning 97. In January 2019, Murphy lost 26 to Barry Hawkins in the first round of the Masters. At the 