Allen Withdraws From British Open and English Open, Missing Fifth Ranking Event of the Season

Mark Allen has withdrawn from the British Open (31 August, Cheltenham) and English Open (7 September) for personal reasons, the World Snooker Tour confirmed on 26 August. The world number 13 has now sat out all five ranking events of the 2026-27 season. Allen has not played competitively since his 17-16 Crucible semi-final loss to Wu Yize in May. He will also not defend his English Open title, won at Brentwood last year.