World Grand Prix: Mark Allen beaten by Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in Llandudno

Mark Allen is currently ninth in the world rankings

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen exited from the World Grand Prix in Llandudno on Thursday as he was beaten 4-2 by Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

Breaks of 53 and 89 enabled Allen to lead 2-0 but Un-Nooh hit back to win four straight frames helped by runs of 69 and 75.

The Thai player missed the final black in a 147 attempt at the UK Championship this season.

Allen reached the semi-finals at the recent Welsh Open.