Selby Left Fuming After Cue Threat In Masters Mayhem

Mark Selby was left reeling after a disastrous Masters campaign came to an end at the hands of Mark Allen, with the Englishman threatening to whack his opponent with his cue in a shocking outburst of frustration.

The usually calm and collected Selby was visibly annoyed with his misfortune, which saw him squander numerous opportunities to claim the upper hand against his Northern Irish counterpart.

As the frames ticked by, Selby's frustration grew, culminating in the astonishing moment where he appeared to threaten Allen with his cue, leaving the crowd gasping in shock.

Despite his evident rage, Selby managed to regain his composure, but the damage had already been done, with Allen seizing the initiative to wrap up the match and send Selby crashing out of the competition.

The incident has sparked a heated debate about the levels of frustration that players can endure before boiling point is reached, with some arguing that Selby's actions were unacceptable, while others have defended the player, citing the intense pressure and stress that comes with competing at the highest level.

Selby himself has thus far refused to comment on the matter, but it is clear that the usually unflappable player was deeply affected by the events that transpired on the table.

As for Allen, he was quick to play down the incident, stating that he understood the pressures that his opponent was under, and that he had no hard feelings towards Selby.

With the Masters now moving on to the next stage, all eyes will be on Selby to see how he responds to this setback, and whether he can regain his usually consistent form in time for the upcoming tournaments.

One thing is for certain, however: the incident between Selby and Allen will be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments of the Masters, and a stark reminder of the fierce competitiveness that exists at the very top of the sport.