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Mark Allen Beats Barry Hawkins to Reach World Snooker Championship Semi-Finals

Posted : 29 April 2026

Mark Allen moved a step closer to a historic breakthrough at the World Snooker Championship after defeating Barry Hawkins 13-11 in a tense quarter-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The Northern Irishman’s victory sends him into the semi-finals as he continues his pursuit of a long-awaited first world title.

The 40-year-old is chasing the sport’s Triple Crown, having already secured the UK Championship and Masters titles, but the world championship has remained out of reach across 19 previous attempts. This latest win marks only his third appearance in the semi-final stage at the Crucible.

The match resumed at 8-8, with Allen taking early control in the morning session before Hawkins responded strongly with high-quality breaks of 70 and 83. The contest remained finely balanced as both players exchanged frames in a gripping battle.

Allen, however, produced a crucial century break to edge ahead 12-11 before sealing victory in a dramatic final frame. A break of 59 proved decisive, as Hawkins missed a key opportunity under pressure, allowing Allen to close out the match.

Reflecting on the win, Allen admitted he felt immense relief, praising Hawkins’ consistency throughout the match. He described the encounter as one of the highest-quality matches he has ever played, highlighting the intense level of scoring from both players.

Allen will now face either Wu Yize or Hossein Vafaei in a best-of-33 semi-final clash. A potential world title would also see him become the oldest first-time champion in the modern era, surpassing the record set by Stuart Bingham in 2015.

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