Masters champion Allen targets world title challenge

Mark Allen says his Masters triumph will give him belief he can be a genuine contender at this year's World Championship. Masters champion Allen targets world title challenge

Mark Allen welcomed home after Masters triumph

Mark Allen says his Masters triumph is finally beginning to sink in "after a surreal" day as he arrives home to a hero's welcome. Mark Allen welcomed home after Masters triumph

Masters: Flukes & trick shots

Watch our selection of the best flukes and trick shots from the 2018 Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Flukes & trick shots

Masters: Wasps, flies and baby ants - bugs v snooker

Watch some of the strangest moments of the 2018 Masters as wasps, flies and ants all interrupt play at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Wasps, flies and baby ants - bugs v snooker

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson 'devastated' at final loss to Mark Allen

Kyren Wilson says he was "devastated" to lose his first final at a Triple Crown event, after his Masters defeat by Mark Allen. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson 'devastated' at final loss to Mark Allen

Masters: Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson - five best shots

Watch the five best shots of the 2018 Masters final as Mark Allen beat Kyren Wilson 10-7 to become the first Northern Irishman to win the title since Dennis Taylor in 1987. Masters: Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson - five best shots

Masters: Mark Allen's cheers and Kyren Wilson's tears

Emotions runs high as Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson 10-7 to become the first Northern Irishman to win the Masters since Dennis Taylor in 1987. Masters: Mark Allen's cheers and Kyren Wilson's tears

Masters 2018: Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson drawing 4-4 after first session of final

Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson are locked together at 4-4 after the opening session of the Masters final. Masters 2018: Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson drawing 4-4 after first session of final

Masters 2018: Shots of the tournament

Watch the best shots of the 2018 Masters, featuring superb pots from Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and three efforts from finalist Kyren Wilson. Masters 2018: Shots of the tournament

Masters: Mark Allen's cheeky treble

Mark Allen produces a cheeky treble during the third frame of his Masters final against Kyren Wilson. Masters: Mark Allen's cheeky treble

Barry Hearn says snooker can survive without Ronnie O'Sullivan

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn is confident the sport can survive without Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has threatened to not play in the 2018 World Championship. Barry Hearn says snooker can survive without Ronnie O'Sullivan

Allen knocks out Higgins to reach Masters final - five best shots

Watch the five best shots as Northern Ireland's Mark Allen ensures there will be a first-time winner of the Masters this year by beating John Higgins 6-3 to reach the final. Allen knocks out Higgins to reach Masters final - five best shots

Masters 2018: Mark Allen beats John Higgins 6-3 to join Kyren Wilson in final

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen ensures there will be a first-time winner of the Masters this year as he beats John Higgins 6-3 to reach the final. Masters 2018: Mark Allen beats John Higgins 6-3 to join Kyren Wilson in final

Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to reach final - five best shots

Watch five great shots as Kyren Wilson beats world number three Judd Trump 6-5 to book his place in Sunday's Masters final. Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to reach final - five best shots

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson edges Judd Trump 6-5 to reach first final

England's Kyren Wilson produces one of the great comebacks in Masters history to beat world number three Judd Trump 6-5 and book a place in Sunday's final. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson edges Judd Trump 6-5 to reach first final

Masters: Judd Trump's moment of brilliance or luck?

Judd Trump misses an easy pink but still manages to snooker Kyren Wilson in the semi-finals of the Maters tournament - but did he mean it? Masters: Judd Trump's moment of brilliance or luck?

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson wants titles to make sons proud

World number 14 Kyren Wilson says he is far from satisfied with just reaching the semi-finals of the Masters. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson wants titles to make sons proud

Masters: John Higgins eases past Ryan Day - five best shots

Watch the five best shots as two-time Masters winner John Higgins moves into the semi-finals with a 6-1 victory over Ryan Day. Masters: John Higgins eases past Ryan Day - five best shots

Masters 2018: John Higgins beats Ryan Day to reach semi-finals

Two-time Masters winner John Higgins moves into the semi-finals of the 2018 event with a 6-1 victory over Ryan Day. Masters 2018: John Higgins beats Ryan Day to reach semi-finals

Masters: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Watch five great shots as Judd Trump holds off a comeback from Shaun Murphy to win 6-4 and move into the Masters semi-finals. Masters: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Masters 2018: Mark Allen 'excited' about opportunity to make final

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen is 'excited' about the opportunity to reach the final of the Masters at Alexandra Palace for the first time. Masters 2018: Mark Allen 'excited' about opportunity to make final

Masters 2018: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Judd Trump held off a comeback from Shaun Murphy to win 6-4 and move into the Masters semi-finals. Masters 2018: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Masters: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams - 5 best shots

Watch five great shots as world number 14 Kyren Wilson moves into the semi-finals of the Masters with a 6-1 victory over two-time champion Mark Williams. Masters: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams - 5 best shots

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams to move into the semi-finals

World number 14 Kyren Wilson moves into the semi-finals of the Masters with a 6-1 win over two-time champion Mark Williams. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams to move into the semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan loses in Masters to Mark Allen

Watch the five best shots as Mark Allen beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-1 in a shock quarter-final Masters win at London's Alexandra Palace. Ronnie O'Sullivan loses in Masters to Mark Allen

Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out - 'I'm glad it's over'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is "glad it's over" following his 6-1 quarter-final defeat to Mark Allen at the 2018 Masters, adding that he had "double vision" and was not well enough to play. Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out - 'I'm glad it's over'

Allen beats Masters champion O'Sullivan

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is eliminated from the 2018 Masters with a 6-1 quarter-final loss to Northern Ireland's Mark Allen. Allen beats Masters champion O'Sullivan

Masters: John Higgins overcomes Anthony McGill - five best shots

Watch five best shots as John Higgins beats Anthony McGill to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: John Higgins overcomes Anthony McGill - five best shots

Masters: John Higgins fights back to beat gutsy Anthony McGill

Two-time champion John Higgins given a scare by fellow Scot Anthony McGill before booking his place in the Masters quarter-finals with a 6-4 win. Masters: John Higgins fights back to beat gutsy Anthony McGill

Murphy holds off Carter fightback - report and best shots

Shaun Murphy says his 6-4 Masters win over Ali Carter was "nerve-wracking" after surviving a fightback at Alexandra Palace. Murphy holds off Carter fightback - report and best shots

Masters: Sean Murphy holds off Ali Carter - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Sean Murphy holds off Ali Carter's comeback to win 6-4 in his opening match in the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Sean Murphy holds off Ali Carter - five best shots

Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins 6-4 to reach quarter-finals

Kyren Wilson recorded his first Masters win with a 6-4 victory over former Crucible finalist Barry Hawkins. Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins 6-4 to reach quarter-finals

Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins in tough battle - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins in a closely fought first-round encounter in the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins in tough battle - five best shots

Masters: Shaun Murphy motivated by more 'Triple Crown' success

Shaun Murphy says trying to emulate snooker's greats by winning multiple Triple Crown events keeps him motivated. Masters: Shaun Murphy motivated by more 'Triple Crown' success

Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu - best shots

Watch the best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu 6-0 with a sublime performance to ease into the quarter-finals of the Masters. Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu - best shots

Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Marco Fu 6-0 at Alexandra Palace

Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu 6-0 with a sublime performance to ease into the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Marco Fu 6-0 at Alexandra Palace

Trump survives Liang fightback at Masters

World number three Judd Trump survives a fightback from China's Liang Wenbo to reach the Masters quarter-finals. Trump survives Liang fightback at Masters

Masters: Liang Wenbo hits brilliant 139 break but loses to Judd Trump

Liang Wenbo hits the highest break of the 2018 Masters so far, a fabulous 139 in the eighth frame against Judd Trump, but loses 6-4. Masters: Liang Wenbo hits brilliant 139 break but loses to Judd Trump

Masters: Judd Trump holds off Liang Wenbo - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Judd Trump holds off Liang Wenbo to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Judd Trump holds off Liang Wenbo - five best shots

Masters: Ryan Day knocks out Ding Junhui in thrilling comeback - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Ryan Day completes a thrilling comeback after being 3-0 down against Ding Junhui during their first-round meeting at the Masters. Masters: Ryan Day knocks out Ding Junhui in thrilling comeback - five best shots

Ryan Day: Welshman aims to beat Junhui on Masters return

Welshman Ryan Day says competing in snooker's Masters in London's Alexandra Palace caps a good few months for him. Ryan Day: Welshman aims to beat Junhui on Masters return

Masters: Mark Allen knocks out Luca Brecel - five best shots

Watch the best five shots as Northern Ireland's Mark Allen comfortably knocks out Belgian Luca Brecel in their Masters first-round match at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Mark Allen knocks out Luca Brecel - five best shots

Masters: 'What's your second name again?' - Dennis Taylor's awkward intro mix-up

Watch as Dennis Taylor accidentally introduces Mark Allen as Mark Williams before his first-round match in the Masters. Masters: 'What's your second name again?' - Dennis Taylor's awkward intro mix-up

Master: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams - Five Best Shots

Watch the five best shots as world number one Mark Selby suffers a first-round defeat by Mark Williams in the opening match of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Master: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams - Five Best Shots

Masters: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams in first round at Alexandra Palace

World number one Mark Selby suffers a first-round defeat by Mark Williams in the opening match of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams in first round at Alexandra Palace

Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan aims for eighth win

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is aiming to win the Masters for an eighth time as the top 16 players compete at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan aims for eighth win