Mark Allen says snooker career may be over after Northern Ireland Open exit

Mark Allen said his career could be over after losing to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open first round in Belfast.

• Allen lost 4-2 to Brown, his first match since his World Championship semi-final defeat to eventual champion Wu Yize.
• Allen said he was in a "bad place," adding he did not see a future with snooker in it.
• Allen confirmed he had been contemplating retirement and said something needs to change within six weeks before the UK Championship.
• The World Snooker Tour and the WPBSA have provided support to Allen, who has won 12 ranking titles including the 2022 UK Championship.