The “Magician” is a three-time former finalist and won the tournament back in 2008.
Ranking
UK Championship Gets Under Way in Milton Keynes
The biggest ranking event of the season so far is the fifth on the 2020/21 calendar.
Judd Trump Secures Northern Ireland Open Threepeat
The world number one has won both Home Nations series events this season.
Northern Ireland Open Final: Judd Trump vs Ronnie O’Sullivan
The English pair will renew their rivalry against one another in a mouthwatering showdown.
2020 UK Championship Draw, Preview, and Where to Watch
The second oldest ranking event carries a top prize worth £200,000.
Preview: Northern Ireland Open Semi-Finals
The tournament looks set to conclude as it has done in each of the past two seasons.
Preview: Northern Ireland Open Quarter-Finals
Four players inside and four players outside the top 16 in the world rankings remain in the hunt for glory.
Mixed Day for Northern Ireland Open Seeds
Several high-profile names crashed out, although a few of the favourites remain in the hunt for glory.
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.