Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws just hours before return as absence continues
Ronnie O'Sullivan had been scheduled to feature in the Welsh Open but snooker chiefs have now confirmed that the superstar will instead continue his self-imposed absence from the sport
Ronnie O'Sullivan had been scheduled to feature in the Welsh Open but snooker chiefs have now confirmed that the superstar will instead continue his self-imposed absence from the sportRonnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Welsh Open (
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Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Welsh Open just a few hours before he was scheduled to make his comeback to snooker.
The World Snooker Tour issued a statement on Tuesday confirming O'Sullivan's decision. It read: "Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the BetVictor Welsh Open.
"O'Sullivan was due to face Jamie Clarke at 1pm on Tuesday afternoon. Clarke will now receive a bye to the last 32. The tournament in Llandudno runs until Sunday February 16th."
OâSullivan has not played since the Championship League on 9 January. The Rocket has been absent since he snapped his cue and struck the table during his disappointing exit from that competition.
He also dramatically withdrew from the Masters just over a day before his scheduled clash with long-time rival John Higgins. The 49-year-old has won seven world championships, most recently in 2022, though his last major came in the Masters last January.
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