Mark Allen Loses In Shanghai Masters

Mark Allen made an early exit at the Roewe Shanghai Masters as he was beaten 5-2 by rising Chinese star Liang Wenbo.

Last season's World quarter-finalist Liang led 2-0 before Allen hit back to level at 2-2 - helped by a break of 80.

But Liang played superbly after the interval as runs of 62, 81 and 105 saw him take the last three frames.

Despite being ranked 16th, Allen had to play a wildcard round match as he was nudged out of the seedings by defending champion Dominic Dale.

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