Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of the BetVictor Champions League hours after he was whitewashed.
The Rocket had performed 4 video games within the match earlier than he determined to name it quits. O’Sullivan was in Group Seven of the competitors – and he beat Sam Craigie and Elliot Slessor in his first two matches, each by the identical 3-2 scoreline.
He was then whitewashed 3-0 by Jak Jones earlier than bouncing again to defeat Joe O’Connor, 3-2. O’Sullivan, nonetheless, is not going to play his remaining two video games as he has pulled out of the match on Wednesday night.
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A brief assertion learn: “Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from group 7 at BetVictor Championship League Snooker. The group will now proceed as a 6-player group that concludes tomorrow.”
Jordan Brown and Pang Junxu are the opposite two gamers within the group – and the six males will battle it out for a spot within the Winners’ Group.
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O’Sullivan hasn’t given a motive for pulling out of the Championship League nevertheless it’s not the primary time he is pulled out of a contest these days. Earlier this month, he confirmed that he wouldn’t be collaborating within the Welsh Open, citing points with nervousness and stage fright.
Posting on X, he wrote: “Morning guys, I wanted to let you know that I’ve decided I’m not able to play in Llandudno next week. It’s hard to explain but for years I’ve suffered from stage fright at times, brought on by anxiety.
“It’s not one thing I can predict or management however I attempt to handle it as finest as I can. I’m sorry to everybody who’s purchased tickets however I simply can’t get my cue out after I really feel like this and I feel that is what’s finest for me proper now.”