Mark Allen defeats Jak Jones to reach semi-finals of Champion of Champions

Defending champion Mark Allen advanced to the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament by defeating Jak Jones 6-4 in the Group One final. Allen overcame a 3-0 deficit, winning six of the last seven frames. Allen's victory included breaks of 72, 64, and 104. He secured the final frame with a score of 66, after Jones had narrowed the gap with a break of 104 in the ninth frame. Earlier, Allen defeated Igor Figueiredo 4-2 to reach the final. Jones progressed by beating Gary Wilson 4-2. The tournament features 16 players in four groups, with the winner receiving £150,000.