Summary
Scott Donaldson, ranked 52nd in the world, defeated Mark Allen, the eighth seed, during the UK Championship snooker event. The match was emotionally charged for Donaldson due to the recent passing of his father and he won with a score of 6-1. Another close match in the tournament saw China's Zhang Anda winning against England's Gary Wilson in a deciding frame.
Key Facts
- Scott Donaldson is ranked 52nd in the world in snooker.
- Mark Allen, his opponent, was ranked as the eighth seed in the tournament.
- Donaldson won the match with a score of 6-1.
- Donaldson chose a song in memory of his late father, who recently passed away.
- He made a comeback in the final qualifying round against Stuart Bingham by winning 6-5.
- In another match, Zhang Anda defeated Gary Wilson 6-5 in a deciding frame.
- Zhang Anda will next face Zhao Xintong, China’s reigning world champion.
- The UK Championship match took place at the York Barbican.
