February 13th 2025.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has recently made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Welsh Open, which was scheduled to take place in less than 24 hours. The snooker champion has been prioritizing his health and well-being, which has led to his absence from several tournaments this season. In fact, he has now withdrawn from a total of six ranking events, causing some disappointment among fans who had purchased tickets to watch him play.
In a statement released to his supporters on Thursday night, O'Sullivan expressed his apologies to those who have been let down by his last-minute withdrawals. He explained that his decision to not participate in certain tournaments is a result of his efforts to take care of his physical and mental well-being. It's never an easy choice for him to make, as he hates to disappoint his fans and the snooker community as a whole.
O'Sullivan's return date to the sport is still uncertain, but he is scheduled to play against Stuart Carrington in the World Open in China on February 23rd. However, his recent absence from the Championship League in January, where he withdrew before his final group game, has raised some concerns among fans and critics alike.
During the tournament, O'Sullivan faced some tough matches and ultimately lost three out of four, including a devastating 3-2 defeat to Robert Milkins where he missed an easy pink and ended up snapping his cue in frustration. This incident not only caused him to withdraw from the Masters at Alexandra Palace and the German Masters in Berlin but also left his cue unplayable.
When asked about his snapped cue, O'Sullivan explained that it had ended up in the bin but was later retrieved by his friend. However, he does have a couple of other cues that he can use for future tournaments, which he plans to continue playing in. Despite the challenges he has faced, O'Sullivan remains grateful for the support and understanding of his fans and is determined to get back to his best form.
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