mark allen

There was no separating Mark Allen and Barry Hawkins as a remarkable finish to their session contained three century breaks in a thrilling evening of quarter-final action in the World Championship at the Crucible that ended 8-8. Hawkins resumed 5-3 ahead and was in full flight as he compiled a break of 96 to build a three-frame lead, but he could not pull clear of the Co Antrim man who then produced a break of 138 in the 13th frame to underline his resilience. It was bettered a frame later, however, as Hawkins responded with a superb 140, equalling the highest break seen at this year’s tournam