He was beaten by Thailand's Noppon Saengkham.
Aaron Hill is out of the UK Championship.
The Cork native lost to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham by six frames to two in York.
Gerard Greene meets Kurt Maflin later. while seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his campaign against Michael White this evening.

Kildare Minor Football Team vs Laois
Tuesday Morning Sports Update
Andrew Porter Available For Selection, Whilst Further Assessments Required For James Ryan And RG Snyman
All 25 Players Of The Ireland Squad To Play Czechia Arrive Fit And Healthy To Training
Monday Morning Sports Update
Kildare Relegated Despite High-Scoring Clash with Louth
Late Waterford Goal Denies Kildare Victory
Allianz Hurling League 1B Results