Allen considers retirement after NI Open exit
Summary
Mark Allen, a professional snooker player, is thinking about retiring after losing in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open. He said playing the match was tough but important for him and that he needs to decide about his future soon.Key Facts
- Mark Allen lost 4-2 to Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open.
- This was Allen's first tournament since a difficult semi-final loss at the World Championship in May.
- Allen said he has been thinking about retirement for some time.
- He called playing his latest match an "achievement" after a hard period away from the sport.
- Allen turned professional in 2005 and has won 12 ranking tournaments, including the 2022 UK Championship.
- He missed a crucial shot in May that kept him from reaching his first World Championship final.
- Allen said he needs to work on himself in the next weeks and decide if he will continue playing before the UK Championship.
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