Mark Allen reveals 10-week mental health clinic stay before Northern Ireland Open return

Mark Allen has revealed he spent 10 weeks in a mental health clinic before returning to play in this week's Northern Ireland Open.

• Allen lost 4-2 to Jordan Brown in Tuesday's first round, his first match since the April world championship semi-final defeat to Wu Yize.
• Allen discharged himself from the clinic to play in Belfast, saying he owed it to his family, particularly his daughter.
• Allen said on X he is "not OK" but doing his best to turn things round, and will continue his treatment.
• Allen said after the match he was in a "bad place" and considering retirement.