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Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie

Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie

Summary

Mark Allen of Northern Ireland defeated Wales' Mark Williams 6-2 in the last-16 match of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament. Allen won five frames in a row after initially trailing 2-1, securing his place in the quarter-finals.

Key Facts

  • Mark Allen won the 2026 Masters snooker match against Mark Williams 6-2.
  • Allen initially trailed 2-1 before winning five consecutive frames.
  • He achieved breaks of 60, 125, and 70 in the match.
  • Mark Williams struggled with a pot success rate of 71%.
  • This defeat means three former world champions, including Williams, have exited the tournament early.
  • Allen will play against either Judd Trump or Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals.

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