Northern Irishman wins 10-8 to close in on world No 1 rankingZhang just misses out but continues impressive season
Mark Allen held off a determined challenge from Zhang Anda to win the Players Championship – and move closer to his long-held ambition to be world No 1.
In a tense, at times scrappy match in Telford, Zhang, who is having a great season, pushed the Northern Irishman all the way but Allen held his nerve to complete a 10-8 win at 15 minutes before midnight on Sunday night.