Mark Allen hits ‘most unimaginable 147 break ever’ at The Masters days after Ding
Mark Allen has hit a 147-break in his Masters quarter-final in opposition to Mark Selby.
Allen achieved perfection within the third body of his last-eight conflict in opposition to the Jester from Leicester, who might solely sit on and watch as his opponent cleared up on the desk. The Northern Irishman had been 2-0 down within the contest going into the third body.
But he did not give Selby an opportunity as he landed a 147 to tug it again to 2-1 within the contest. Remarkably, it’s the second most break of the 2024 event and comes simply days after Ding Junhui did the identical factor in opposition to Ronnie O’Sullivan earlier within the week.
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Allen labored laborious for his 147, nailing a tough twelfth purple and an outstanding yellow earlier than sinking the black from a not altogether easy spot. He accomplished the feat with a black that was tougher than he would have preferred after shedding place on the pink.
However, the Pistol’s class shone by at Alexandra Palace as he swept the desk to comply with Ding earlier within the week. Allen punched the air with delight after he potted to the black, a lot to the enjoyment of the raucous Ally Pally crowd.
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The 37-year-old two-time Northern Ireland Open winner obtained an enormous hug from Selby after finishing the feat. But solely after Selby gave him an enormous spherical of applause and an enormous pat on the facet.
The nature of Allen’s 147 had followers gushing amongst themselves on Twitter. The Antrim native obtained big reward from followers, loads of whom have been fast to name it among the finest most breaks of all time.
One snooker fan wrote: “One of the most incredible 147 breaks I’ve ever seen! Take a bow @pistol147 Mark Allen!!!” Someone else mentioned: “That was a sensational 147 from Mark Allen.”
A 3rd added: “Knife-edge 147 from Mark Allen! Proper, proper on the limit with every shot. Fantastic. I’ve watched both maximums live on TV this week – glorious.” While a fourth commented: “That is one of the GREAT 147 breaks by Mark Allen.”
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The plaudits continued to roll in. Another fan popped up with: “Absolutely fantastic 147 by Mark Allen. A couple of recovery shots he had no right to pot. Genius stuff.” Plus: “Magnificent 147 from Mark Allen, one of the best maximum breaks I’ve ever seen.”
Prior to this week, The Masters had solely seen three most breaks since 1975. Now Ding and Allen have hit two in a matter of days, because of which they presently stand to share the prize for a 147. There have to be one thing within the water at Ally Pally.
