05/11/2018

Mark Allen Wins International Snooker Championship

Co Antrim man Mark Allen has won the International Snooker Championship in China.

He defeated Australian Neil Robinson in a 10-5 victory.

He also won the Masters in January.

He tweeted: "Absolutely over the moon to have won the international championship. Played great all week!! Thanks to @nr147 for being a classy opponent in defeat. Onto to the next one on Thursday in Coventry. Thanks to everyone for their messages of support and congratulations."

He scooped $175,000 in prize money.

(CD)

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