Northern Ireland Open champion Mark Allen knocked out in second round

Mark Allen, the defending champion of the Northern Ireland Open, was knocked out of the tournament in the second round by world No. 96 Andres Petrov.

Allen was the heavy favorite going into the match, but he struggled to find his rhythm and Petrov took advantage, winning the opening two frames. Allen pulled one frame back, but Petrov restored his two-frame lead and went on to win the match 4-3.

The defeat was a major disappointment for Allen, who had won the tournament in 2021 and 2022. He also had a chance to win his 16th consecutive match in the competition.

"Not to be tonight," Allen wrote on social media after the match. "Gave it absolutely everything but came up just short. Thanks to everyone for their support as always here in Belfast. It doesn't go unnoticed and you deserved better. Back to the practice table for me."

Allen's defeat was not the only surprise on day two of the tournament. Neil Robertson, the world No. 3, was also knocked out, losing 4-1 to former Welsh Open champion Jordan Brown.

There were wins for Shaun Murphy, Jack Lisowski, and Gary Wilson in the last 64.

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