- ‘Drinks and a burger’ fuel Mark Allen’s Crucible comeback win over Zhang The Guardian —
- Allen hits the drink before coming back to beat Zhang RTE —
- Impressive Allen recovers to beat Zhang at Crucible BBC News —
- Mark Allen produces stunning Crucible fightback after ‘a few drinks and a burger’ Belfast Telegraph —
- Zhao Xintong kicks off World Snooker Championship defence by edging past Liam Highfield Irish Independent —
Mark Allen's Crucible fightback
The former world number one displayed exceptional potting ability to dominate the second session of the match at the Crucible.
Allen's victory is a significant statement of intent as he seeks to capture his first world title.
Meanwhile, defending champion Zhao Xintong also advanced after a scrappy win over qualifier Liam Highfield.
The tournament continues to deliver high drama as top seeds navigate the pressure of the sport's most prestigious event.
Zhang Anda
Chinese snooker player
Chinese snooker player
Crucible Theatre
Theatre and event venue in Sheffield, England
Theatre and event venue in Sheffield, England
World Snooker Championship
Annual professional snooker ranking tournament
Annual professional snooker ranking tournament
Zhao Xintong
Chinese snooker player (born 1997)
Chinese snooker player (born 1997)