Masters, Ronnie O'Sullivan and World Snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters title defence as worrying statement released
A statement from the World Snooker Tour read: “Neil Robertson has replaced Ronnie O’Sullivan in the draw for the upcoming Johnstone’s Paint Masters. Last year’s champion O’Sullivan was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon, but has withdrawn on medical grounds.”
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.
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
Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters on medical grounds
Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters at Alexandra Palace on medical grounds, bringing his quest for a record-extending ninth title to an end before it even started.
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
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Ronnie O'Sullivan, a record eight-times Masters champion, has withdrawn from this year's tournament due to medical reasons.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,
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Record eight-times Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this year's tournament on medical grounds, organisers said on Friday.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.
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Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters on medical grounds.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.
Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from The Masters following concerning outburst
Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from The Masters on medical grounds and will be replaced in the draw by Neil Robertson, with his first-round opponent John Higgins now facing the Australian
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.
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The Masters 2025 snooker order of play: Schedule today (Sunday 12th January)
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Ronnie O’Sullivan WITHDRAWS from Masters on medical grounds a day after snooker ace ‘threw cue in bin’ and quit event
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has withdrawn from the Masters just days before his scheduled title defence. The defending Masters champion, 49, cut a frustrated figure as he dramatically quit the ...
BBC announce Masters 2025 snooker line-up with five legends confirmed as pundits
The BBC have announced their line-up of presenters and pundits, with five icons of the game contributing to their coverage.
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2025 Masters snooker prize money: Total fund, winner's purse, how much stars could earn at Alexandra Palace event
The first big snooker tournament of 2025 also represents the beginning of the road to the World Championship in the spring, ...
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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 ...
Championship League snooker 2025: Schedule, results, TV, stream FREE as Mark Selby looks to defend title
AFTER a decent Christmas break snooker is BACK! The Championship League is underway now with players seeing it as the perfect warm-up for the Masters, which returns on January 12. Ronnie ...