Mark Allen hints at retirement after Northern Ireland Open loss
Snooker champion Mark Allen said he may retire after losing to Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open.
Key facts
- According to BBC Sport, Mark Allen lost 4-2 to Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open at Waterfront Hall, Belfast.
- According to BBC Sport, Allen said he has been contemplating retirement for a while and does not see a future with snooker.
- According to BBC Sport, Allen described his recent period as a "bad place" and said he does not want his last match remembered for the semi-final loss.
- According to BBC Sport, Allen has won 12 ranking titles, including the 2022 UK Championship, since turning professional in 2005.
- According to Sky Sports, Allen suggested his career could be over after the loss.
Mark Allen lost 4-2 to Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open at Waterfront Hall, Belfast. The match was Allen's first event since his semi‑final loss to Wu Yize at the World Championship in May.
After the defeat, Allen said he has been contemplating retirement for a while. He said he does not see a future with snooker.
Allen said he was in a "bad place" and that he does not want his last match to be remembered for the semi‑final loss. He said he would like to end his career on a more fitting note.
Allen has won 12 ranking titles, including the 2022 UK Championship, since turning professional in 2005. He is 40 years old.
The Sky Sports article also reported that Allen suggested his career could be over after the loss.
Context
Mark Allen is a former world number one snooker player who has had a decorated career, but recent losses and personal difficulties have led him to consider retirement.
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