Scottish Open: Allen defeats Day to advance to last 16 in Edinburgh

Mark Allen compiled three century breaks as he came from one frame down to defeat Ryan Day 4-2 in the last-32 stage of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Allen put together a run of 104 in the first frame but Welshman Day responded with a break of 122 in the next to level and then moved 2-1 ahead.

The high quality nature of the contest continued in frame four as Allen’s break of 127 restored parity and the Northern Ireland player stamped his authority on the match with runs of 78 and 103 to secure victory.

The world number five will continue his challenge for a second Scottish Open title when he faces Jack Lisowski in the last 16 after the English player beat Si Jiahui 4-0.

Allen prevailed 6-3 when he played Lisowski in the recent quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.

Earlier on Wednesday, world champion Kyren Wilson lost 4-2 to Stephen Maguire while Ding Junhui saw off Jackson Page 4-2 and Luca Brecel beat Zhou Yuelong 4-1.

Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and Mark Williams all withdrew from the tournament.