Mark Allen considers retirement after Northern Ireland Open exit
Mark Allen said he is considering retiring from snooker following his first-round loss at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.
Player reflects on difficult period
The former world number one described his current situation as a bad place. He stated that showing up to play was an achievement after taking a break from competitive action. Allen told reporters he does not see a future with the sport in it.
Reasons for potential departure
Allen said he had been contemplating retirement for some time before this tournament. He wanted his final match to be remembered differently than his semi-final loss in Sheffield earlier this year. The 40-year-old lost his match against Jordan Brown at the Waterfront Hall.
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