Allen exits NI Open with Brown loss on return
Mark Allen's return to action ends in defeat as he becomes the latest big name to exit the Northern Ireland Open, losing to Jordan Brown at the Waterfront…
BBC Sport reports: Mark Allen's return to action ends in defeat as he becomes the latest big name to exit the Northern Ireland Open, losing to Jordan Brown at the Waterfront Hall.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jordan Brown, NI Open and Mark Allen.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Jordan Brown, NI Open, Mark Allen, Northern Ireland Open
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- BBC SportAllen exits NI Open with Brown loss on return
- BBC SportAllen considers retirement after NI Open exit
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