Mark Allen won the Players Championship, his first title since 2024, after beating Zhang Anda 10-8 in the final in Telford.

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Mark Allen defeated Zhang Anda in the final of the Players Championship 2024

The Chinese started the match better and led 3-0, 4-3 and 6-5. Three frames in a row were won by Allen, who managed to stay ahead until the end.

Mark Allen (#3) will take home £125,000 for his triumph at the Telford International Center while Zhang Anda (#13) will receive £50,000.

The Northern Irishman also managed the biggest break of the competition: 146 points in the match against Mark Williams in the round of 16.

This is the third title won by Mark Allen this season (after Champion of champions and Snooker Shootout) and 11th place in the career rating.

Video source: Eurosport

Mark Allen’s path to winning the Players Championship 2024:

6-3 with Mark Williams (7th in the world) / eighth

6-4 with Gary Wilson (12th) / quarters

6-3 with Ali Carter (8th) / semi-final

10-8 with Zhang Anda (13th place) / final.

From February 19 to 25, the Players Championship 2024 was held at the Telford International Center (England). The total prize fund of the tournament was £385,000, and the current champion was Sean Murphy (2023).