Mark Allen suffered a heartbreaking loss to Wu Yize in the World Championship semi-final on 18 Jun.
The match ended 17-16 in favor of Yize after Allen missed a straight black.
What happened?
The semi-final match was interrupted by a loudmouth fan shouting "Never forget the Epstein files".
Security quickly ejected the individual, and the match resumed.
Why it matters for Mark Allen
Allen had several chances to close out the match but failed to do so.
He praised Yize's skills, saying he will be a World Champion in the future.
What comes next?
Yize will face Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final.
Allen showed class in defeat, wishing Yize good luck.
The match was a thrilling conclusion to a contest that had its share of drama.
A 100-minute frame in the second session sparked angst and comment from fans and players.
Allen's honest appraisal of his performance was that he didn't handle the pressure well.
He had two or three good chances to win but didn't take them.
Yize accepted the gift of Allen's missed black to level the match.
He then moved forward to clinch his spot in the final.
The winner, Wu Yize, said he felt sorry for Mark Allen.
He acknowledged that he was lucky to have won the match.
Allen finished the match with a score of 16-17, narrowly missing out on a place in the final.
He will have to wait another year to try and win the World Championship.
The World Championship final will be played between Wu Yize and Shaun Murphy.
It promises to be an exciting match, with both players looking to win the title.
Mark Allen's loss will be a sore one for him, but he can take pride in his performance.
He pushed Yize to the limit, and the match could have gone either way.
The Crucible crowd was entertained by a thrilling semi-final match.
The atmosphere was electric, with fans cheering on their favorite players.
The World Championship has been full of drama and excitement this year.
The final promises to be just as thrilling, with Yize and Murphy facing off for the title.