Mark Allen Scores 147 Maximum Break at British Open

Mark Allen achieved a remarkable 147 maximum break during his third-round match at the British Open against Ben Mertens, despite previously criticizing the table conditions as 'absolutely embarrassing' and suggesting it needed to be 'burned'. Following a string of victories, including a 4-1 win over Aaron Hill, Allen's perfect clearance showcased his skill as he established a 2-0 lead and ultimately secured a 4-1 victory. Should no other player match his 147 break, he will receive a £5,000 high break prize. He later apologized for his earlier remarks about the table conditions. In other tournament news, world number one Judd Trump continued his strong season with a 4-2 win over Mark Davis, while Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and John Higgins also advanced in their matches. Allen's next challenge is a quarter-final clash against Trump, poised to be a significant encounter.