Masters, snooker and Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan says taking up snooker is 'worst choice I've made' in very honest chat
Ronnie O’Sullivan has candidly admitted he regrets becoming a professional snooker player despite cementing himself as an all-time great of the sport. The seven-time world champion had been due to begin the defence of his Masters title on Sunday, but has now withdrawn from the Triple Crown event on medical grounds.
The Masters snooker 2025: FULL schedule and results as Ronnie O’Sullivan WITHDRAWS on ‘medical grounds’
THE Masters returns to the iconic Alexandra Palace this weekend – but Ronnie O’Sullivan will NOT be playing after a late withdrawal. Last year, O’Sullivan claimed a
Snooker-O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds
Record eight-times Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this year's tournament on medical grounds, organisers said on Friday. Englishman O'Sullivan, 49, had been set to face fellow great John Higgins in a blockbuster first-round clash at the 16-player invitational tournament staged at Alexandra Palace.
Snooker Legend O'Sullivan Withdraws from Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan, a record eight-times Masters champion, has withdrawn from this year's tournament due to medical reasons. Neil Robertson will replace him. O'Sullivan, who has previously criticized the venue,
Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters to cast further doubt on snooker career
Ronnie O'Sullivan had been due to begin the defence of his Masters title on Sunday against John Higgins but has been replaced in the draw by Neil Robertson
Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters snooker tournament on 'medical grounds'
The seven-time world champion has made a last-minute decision to pull out of this year's Masters, a day after whacking his cue on the table in frustration during a defeat to Rob Milkins.
Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters on medical grounds. O'Sullivan, 49, was aiming to win a record-extending ninth title, and had been set to face John Higgins in a blockbuster opening to the tournament at Alexandra Palace on Sunday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named
Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace at short notice “on medical grounds”. O’Sullivan was the defending Masters champion after beating Ali Carter in the final last year and was due to face long-time rival John Higgins in the opening match of the tournament on Sunday afternoon but has pulled out just 48 hours beforehand.
Snooker star sends message to Ronnie O'Sullivan after icon withdraws from Masters 'on medical grounds'
Neil Robertson has wished Ronnie O'Sullivan well after he was added to The Masters line-up following the Rocket's withdrawal from the prestigious snooker tournament on medical grounds. The second Triple Crown event of the season is set to begin this Sunday at Alexandra Palace in London.
Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters defence on health grounds
REIGNING CHAMPION RONNIE O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters on medical grounds. The world No 3, who has won the competition eight times, was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon.
Ronnie O'Sullivan will not defend Masters title as he pulls out two days before event
Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters and will not defend his title at Alexandra Palace this month. World Snooker Tour confirmed on Friday morning that the Rocket has withdrawn ‘on medical grounds’ and will be replaced in the draw by Neil Robertson.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters title defence as worrying statement released
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The Masters snooker 2025 prize money: How much can Judd Trump and Co win at iconic Triple Crown event?
THE second Triple Crown event of the year will take place in January as the iconic Alexandra Palace hosts the Masters. Only the top 16 players in the world rankings will compete in the ...
Shaun Murphy makes Judd Trump comparison as he opens up on 10 year quest to recapture 'magical feeling' at Masters
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Masters snooker live stream 2025: how to watch tournament online from anywhere
The 2025 Masters snooker live stream will see champion Ronnie O'Sullivan attempt to extend his record number of titles to a ...
Snooker betting tips: The Masters outright preview and best bets
Mark Allen heads the staking plan for this year's Masters, where Richard Mann is also taking a chance on Barry Hawkins at a ...
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Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins set to write new chapter of storied history in latest Masters engagement
Do the snooker Gods exist? You often hear players and pundits pondering the vagaries of fate in a sport where luck can at ...
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BBC Sport back on the baize with Masters snooker
Live coverage will be available on BBC2 in the day, and, for the first time, on BBC4 for the evening sessions. All broadcasts ...