Several high-profile names crashed out, although a few of the favourites remain in the hunt for glory.
Ranking
Mark Allen Begins Well in Northern Ireland Open
The 34 year-old will be disappointed not to be able to play his home event on home soil.
Ronnie O’Sullivan Starts Northern Ireland Open with Win
The world champion has reached the final of this tournament for the last two years, each time losing to rival Judd Trump.
Northern Ireland Open Draw, Preview, and Where to Watch
It’s the fourth ranking event of the 2020/21 campaign this week and the second from the Home Nations series.
John Higgins Easily Qualifies for German Masters
The Scot raced through his second qualifying fixture to comfortably book his place at the venue stages.
Judd Trump and Ding Junhui Qualify for German Masters
The defending champion and the 2014 winner experienced few troubles in emerging from their second qualifying round.
Mark Allen Comes Through German Masters Opener
The Northern Irishman was playing his first match since winning the Champion of Champions on Sunday.
Yan Bingtao and David Gilbert Lose Qualifying Match
The pair bowed out at the opening hurdle and will miss out on the opportunity to compete at the Tempodrom this season.
German Masters Qualifiers Begin with 147 Break
There are two preliminary rounds before the main event takes place at the end of January next year.
Kyren Wilson Collects Championship League Crown
It was the third edition of the tournament this calendar year and the first ever to be attributed ranking points.