Barry Hawkins whitewashes Mark Allen in first round of the Masters

WHITEWASH: Barry Hawkins (pictured right) beat Mark Allen 6-0 in the first round of the Cazoo Masters at Alexandra Palace. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Barry Hawkins whitewashed Mark Allen 6-0 in the first round of the Masters as the former champion’s miserable recent form in the event continued at Alexandra Palace.

Allen lifted the title in 2018 but has not won a single match since and managed a high break of just 45 against fellow left-hander Hawkins, who was runner-up to Neil Robertson 12 months ago.