Mark Allen Criticizes 'Embarrassing' Conditions at British Open

The world number three expressed frustration over the playing environment at Cheltenham, calling for improvements.

Mark Allen described the playing conditions at the British Open in Cheltenham as 'absolutely embarrassing' and suggested the table should be 'burned'.
Allen's complaints centered on the cold and humid conditions due to open transport doors, which he said made the table 'unplayable'.
World Snooker acknowledged the impact of recent unprecedented rainfall and stated they have addressed the open door issue with the venue.
Allen later apologized to interviewer Rob Walker, clarifying that his frustration was solely directed at the poor playing conditions.
Other top players, including Ronnie O'Sullivan and Hossein Vafaei, have similarly criticized the conditions at various snooker venues in recent years.