Missed Black Costs Allen World Snooker Semifinal Spot

Mark Allen suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the World Snooker Championship semifinals after missing a straightforward black ball that would have sealed victory. The Northern Irishman was in command against Wu Yize but inexplicably fluffed the winning pot, gifting his opponent a dramatic comeback. Wu Yize capitalized on the error and advanced to the final, leaving Allen devastated. The miss was a rare lapse from the usually reliable potter, who had earlier played some brilliant snooker to build a lead. The match was a tense affair, with both players producing high-quality breaks before the decisive moment.