Last season, the seven-time world champion skipped EIGHT events. And missing Belfast means it is the third tournament he has entered without competing this term.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of the Northern Ireland Open on the eve of his first round match due to 'medical reasons'. It is the latest last-minute withdrawal for the Rocket, who has made a habit of pulling out of events in recent times.
"My mum hasn't been well the past few weeks but things have been better in the last few days," Allen said. The 2019 world champion has memorably lifted the trophy named after Belfast’s great entertainer on four occasions. “This tournament’s an easy one for me to get up for. I’ve got great memories here in Northern Ireland.“Anyone that’s been here for the semi-final or final know how special it is.
But, local potter Jordan Brown suffered a painful 4-2 defeat to Robert Milkins in front of the home crowd.
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