Mark Allen extends snooker absence as he withdraws from another big-money event

Mark Allen has not competed since May (Picture: Getty Images)

Mark Allen has withdrawn from another big ranking event due to personal reasons as his lengthy absence from the professional circuit continues.

The 40-year-old has not played since the World Championship in May, where he lost to eventual champion Wu Yize in the semi-finals.

Since then he has missed the non-ranking Shanghai Masters and a string of ranking tournaments: Championship League, China Open, Wuhan Open, British Open and English Open.

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