Stars like Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby, John Higgins, Luca Brecel and Ali Carter are not taking part in the Waterfront Hall event
Home hero Mark Allen believes the Northern Ireland Open will still shine despite a string of snooker’s biggest stars missing.
“It's a shame for the Belfast crowd, I'm sure they'd have loved to see those players that obviously aren't going to be there, but the event will still be great. “When I forced the decider at 8-8 we both went out to the toilet and I put my arm around him and said ‘this is what we play the game for’ because the place was going mad for the both of us.The Pistol is gunning to emulate Judd Trump by scooping a third successive Alex Higgins’ trophy.
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