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Mark Allen's Crucible comeback
The former world number one demonstrated his resilience at the Crucible, overcoming an overnight deficit to secure a convincing win.
Allen's victory sets up a potential deep run in the tournament as he seeks his first world title.
He credited a relaxed evening and a burger for his improved performance, highlighting the psychological demands of top-level snooker.
Zhang Anda, who had been in strong form, was unable to withstand Allen's relentless scoring in the final session.
Zhang Anda
Chinese snooker player
Chinese snooker player
World Snooker Championship
Annual professional snooker ranking tournament
Annual professional snooker ranking tournament
Crucible Theatre
Theatre and event venue in Sheffield, England
Theatre and event venue in Sheffield, England