Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen won a classic English Open final, holding off a ferocious Zhou Yuelong fightback to prevail 9–8 at the Brentwood Centre. After building a 6–2 first-session lead, Allen was pegged back and briefly trailed 8–7 before producing two nerveless closing frames to lift the Steve Davis Trophy—his first English Open crown and the 12th ranking title of his career.
The English Open is part of the Home Nations Series, and Brentwood’s atmosphere once again delivered a gripping finale. Beyond the title, Allen pockets £100,000 and lays down an early-season marker ahead of a busy autumn swing.
Key facts:
- Venue: Brentwood Centre, Brentwood
- Dates: 11–21 September 2025
- Final score: Mark Allen 9–8 Zhou Yuelong
- Winner’s prize: £100,000 (ranking event)
