Mark Allen withdraws from Shenzhen Open, extending tournament absence
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Mark Allen has withdrawn from the Shenzhen Open set for September 28 to October 4 due to personal reasons. The Northern Ireland player was scheduled to compete against Ben Mertens on the opening day. Allen has not participated in any competitive tournament since losing in the World Championship semi-final in May and has missed five ranking events this season. His next scheduled event is the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast from October 18 to 25.
- •Mark Allen withdraws from the Shenzhen Open for personal reasons.
- •He has not competed since the World Championship in early May.
- •Allen has missed five ranking events this season.
- •He was set to face Ben Mertens on opening day.
- •His next event is scheduled for the Northern Ireland Open in October.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Allen prolongs absence with latest withdrawal
- 10:15 AMBBC Sport — Allen extends tour absence with latest withdrawal
"Northern Ireland player Mark Allen prolongs his absence from competitive tournament snooker by withdrawing from the Shenzhen Open.
"Northern Ireland player Mark Allen prolongs his absence from competitive tournament snooker by withdrawing from the Shenzhen Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:15 AMAllen prolongs absence with latest withdrawal
Northern Ireland player Mark Allen prolongs his absence from competitive tournament snooker by withdrawing from the Shenzhen Open.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 10:15 AMAllen extends tour absence with latest withdrawal
Northern Ireland player Mark Allen prolongs his absence from competitive tournament snooker by withdrawing from the Shenzhen Open.
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