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Allen beats Hawkins to reach Worlds last four
Key takeaways
- Mark Allen has reached the last four for only the third time
- The 40-year-old Northern Irishman is aiming to complete snooker's Triple Crown having previously triumphed in the UK Championship and Masters.
- However, snooker's biggest prize has so far eluded him in 19 previous attempts with his win over Hawkins earning him a place in the last four for only the third time.
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Mark Allen has reached the last four for only the third time
4 Comments Mark Allen's bid to become the oldest first-time world champion in the modern era gathered momentum as he reached the semi-finals with a 13-11 victory over Barry Hawkins at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
The 40-year-old Northern Irishman is aiming to complete snooker's Triple Crown having previously triumphed in the UK Championship and Masters.
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