Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out huge snooker event and makes ‘well being’ assertion
Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of one other snooker event citing his “health and welling”.
The Rocket, who has already received the Masters, UK Championship and World Grand Prix this season, has pulled out of the German Masters in Berlin, which begins on Monday, January 29. Earlier this week, O’Sullivan limped via his World Open qualifier towards Alfie Burden in Barnsley to guide his place within the remaining levels of that event.
The seven-time world champion, who has been given particular permission by World Snooker to put on trainers as a consequence of a foot damage, kicked them off halfway via the fourth body whereas Burden was on a break of 61. He will now take a brief break from the sport, probably returning to motion on the Welsh Open, which begins on February 12.
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In a press release on X and his Instagram, O’Sullivan, 48, wrote: “I just want to let my fans in Germany know that sadly I’ve decided to withdraw from the German Masters next week.
“I love the event and fans in Germany but I have to make my health and wellbeing the priority. It’s been a tiring and challenging season for me so far, despite how it may seem with the tournament wins so hope you understand. I’m sorry I won’t be there and I hope to see you all soon.”
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O’Sullivan has been changed within the draw by Barry Pinches, who will play Julien Leclercq in a primary spherical match on Monday afternoon. It’s not the primary event O’Sullivan has withdrawn from this season. He additionally missed the Scottish Open in December, additionally citing medical causes.
The Rocket isn’t the one huge identify to overlook the event. Hossein Vafaei has pulled out as a consequence of visa points. He was as a consequence of face Elliot Slessor within the second spherical on Monday. Slessor will now obtain a bye to the final 32.
