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Kyren Wilson eliminated Mark Allen in the first round of the 2025 Players Championship, showcasing thrilling snooker action.

The 2025 Players Championship in snooker is currently taking place at the Telford International Centre in Telford, England, from March 17 to 23. This prestigious event features the top 16 players based on the one-year ranking list, showcasing talents like Judd Trump, Kyren Wilson, and Mark Allen.

In a surprising turn of events, defending champion Mark Allen was eliminated in the first round by Kyren Wilson. The tournament is being broadcast on ITV4 and ITVX in the UK, with a total prize fund of £385,000, where the winner will take home £125,000. Matches are played as the best of 11 frames until the final, which will be a best of 19 frames.

As the first round progresses, notable matchups include Mark Williams facing Ding Junhui and Kyren Wilson taking on Mark Allen in the opening session. The quarter-finals are set to commence on March 19, followed by the semi-finals on March 22, and the final scheduled for March 23. This championship promises to deliver thrilling snooker action as the competition heats up. For more details, visit Snooker and Snooker.

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