Ronnie O'Sullivan will not defend Masters title

Why Ronnie O'Sullivan isn't playing at The Masters: Details on The Rocket's withdrawal, replacement named
Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be defending his 2024 Masters title when the 2025 tournament kicks off this month at Alexandra Palace. O'Sullivan beat Ali Carter in the 2024 final, but his defence of the other Triple Crown event,
Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named
Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named - The defending champion has withdrawn ‘on medical grounds’ just 48 hours before the event
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Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters and will not defend his title at Alexandra Palace this month. World Snooker Tour confirmed on Friday morning that the Rocket has withdrawn ‘on medical grounds’ and will be replaced in the draw by Neil Robertson.
Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters defence on health grounds
Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Johnstone’s Paint Masters on medical grounds. The world number three, who was won the competition eight times, was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon.
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Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters on medical grounds.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.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan, a record eight-times Masters champion, has withdrawn from this year's tournament due to medical reasons.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 with questions raised on snooker career
Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters on medical grounds just days after pulling out of the Championship League before a final group-stage match
2025 Masters: Schedule, results, bracket and draw for snooker tournament as Ronnie O'Sullivan defends title
Ronnie O'Sullivan will look to defend his 2024 title, won by defeating Ali Carter in the final 12 months ago. However, his defence of the other Triple Crown event so far this season, the UK Championship,
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.
Ronnie O'Sullivan WITHDRAWS from Masters defence on 'health grounds' - what we know so far
The Rocket has pulled out of his attempt to secure a ninth Masters crown at the 11th hour with organisers citing 'health issues'
Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters in shock development as replacement named for defending champion
Masters has been dealt a huge blow with defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrawing from the tournament. The World Snooker Tour confirmed O'Sullivan's withdrawal on Friday morning, announcing Neil Roberston would be replacing him.
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