Shaun Murphy

Antrim cueist Jordan Brown is looking forward to playing on home soil at the Northern Ireland Open

Local snooker ace looking for Waterfront Hall inspiration at NI Open

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen suffered Halo World Championship semi-final heartbreak against Wu Yize in a 17-16 defeat. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

WATCH: 'Right person's in the final': Mark Allen's world black-ball agony

Mark Allen faces Mark Williams in the opening round at the Masters

Mark Allen prepares Masters bid with blockbuster opening round

The opening day featured four high intensity matches.

Ad Feature Strong opening for the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship 2025

Northern Ireland's Jordan Brown (left) and Mark Allen - pictured after each enjoying Thursday progress - will now meet in the NI Open quarter-finals on Friday night at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. (Photo by WST)

WATCH: 'It was mad' - Fans cheer Jordan Brown to NI Open test with Mark Allen

Mark Allen is through to the last 16 of the 2025 Northern Ireland Open at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

NI OPEN ROUND-UP: Mark Allen and Jordan Brown seal last 16 spots

Mark Selby was eliminated from the 2025 Northern Ireland Open by Jack Lisowski at the Waterfront Hall. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Mark Selby's bid for Home Nations sweep over after NI Open exit

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

WATCH: 'Indifferent start, brilliant finish' in Mark Allen's NI Open fightback

Mark Allen has been drawn against Fan Zhengyi in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire).

Mark Allen learns first round opponent in World Championship bid

Mark Allen reached the second round of the German Masters after a 5-0 victory against David Lilley

Mark Allen reaches second round of the German Masters after whitewash win

Mark Allen had no complaints with the outcome after his semi-final defeat to Shaun Murphy

Mark Allen says he was beaten by the better player in Masters semi-final

Mark Allen during his quarter final match against Mark Selby on day five of the 2025 Johnstone's Paint Masters at Alexandra Palace, London

Mark Allen eyeing title glory as he reaches Masters semi-final at Ally Pally

Defending champion Mark Allen beaten by Si Jiahui at Snooker Shoot Out

Mark Allen beaten by Si Jiahui at Snooker Shoot Out

Mark Allen left to rue missed chances in UK Championship semi-final defeat

Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out of the UK Championship on the opening day by Barry Hawkins

Ronnie O'Sullivan stunned by Barry Hawkins on day one at UK Championship

Mark Allen (pictured) faces Jackson Page in the first round of the UK Championship on Sunday

Mark Allen starts UK Championship bid against Jackson Page
Mark Allen starts his bid for a second UK Championship title as he takes on Jackson Page on Sunday.
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Judd Trump into semi-finals at NI Open after victory over Shaun Murphy

Judd Trump (pictured) will face Shaun Murphy in the quarter-final of the Northern Ireland Open

Judd Trump vs Shaun Murphy set to headline Friday at the NI Open

Shaun Murphy fights back to seal quarter-finals place at NI Open

World number three Mark Allen has suffered a shock defeat to Daniel Wells in the first round of the World Open

Mark Allen knocked out of World Open by Daniel Wells in China

Former world champion Shaun Murphy

Snooker star Shaun Murphy behind Saudi Arabia invitational event

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen lost 6-3 in his semi-final against Ali Cater at the Masters

Mark Allen 'beaten by better player' in Masters semi-final

Mark Allen during the match against Stuart Bingham on day seven of the Cazoo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.

Mark Allen one frame away from World Snooker Championship quarter-final

Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen is through to the quarter-finals of the English Open in Brentwood.

Mark Allen remains in contention for English Open title

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen.

Mark Allen hails his ‘bottle’ after withstanding Shaun Murphy onslaught in Coral...

Mark Allen in action against Hossein Vafaei during day eight of the Betway UK Championship.

Mark Allen cruises into UK Championship last 16 showdown with Neil Robertson

Mark Allen

SNOOKER: Mark Allen begins Northern Ireland Open title quest against Sanderson L...
Mark Allen will begin his Northern Ireland Open challenge against Englishman Sanderson Lam in front of home fans in Belfast on 20 November.
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