Mark Allen returns to snooker after 10-week mental health clinic stay
Former world number one Mark Allen lost to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open after a 10-week stay in a mental health clinic.
Key facts
- Mark Allen spent 10 weeks in a mental health clinic before returning to play.
- Allen lost 4-2 to Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday.
- Allen stated he is "not OK" but is working to turn things around.
- World Snooker Tour and WPBSA stated they are supporting Allen.
Mark Allen returned to snooker at the Northern Ireland Open after a 10-week stay in a mental health clinic. He had been away from the sport for five months following a semi-final loss to Wu Yize in April, according to The Guardian.
Allen lost 4-2 to Jordan Brown in his first match. In an interview with TNT Sports, Allen said he was "really overwhelmed" and suggested his career could be over, according to The Guardian.
In a statement on X, Allen said he discharged himself from the clinic to play in Belfast for his family, fans, and World Snooker. He stated he is "not OK" but is working to turn things around.
Allen thanked World Snooker CEO Simon Brownell and WPBSA COO Neil Tomkins for their support. He stated he will continue his treatments going forward.
The World Snooker Tour and the WPBSA stated they are supporting Allen and wish to help in any way they can.
Context
Mark Allen is a former world number one with 12 ranking titles. He had been absent from the tour for five months after missing a match-winning black in a world championship semi-final.
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