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O'Sullivan Out of the Masters on Medical Grounds
Chris Wakelin replaces Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Masters snooker tournament after O'Sullivan withdraws for undisclosed medical reasons for the second consecutive year.
- World Snooker removed Ronnie O'Sullivan from the Johnstone's Paint Masters draw at Alexandra Palace, London, running January 11-18, with Chris Wakelin replacing him.
- World Snooker said the exit was for medical reasons but offered no further details, following Ronnie O'Sullivan's withdrawal from the Masters last year marking his second consecutive non-participation.
- O'Sullivan was last in action before Christmas at the UK Championship, where he lost to Zhou Yuelong, and was scheduled to face Neil Robertson on Wednesday January 14 at 7pm.
- Fans reacted as organisers announced the change two days before play, with ticket-holders upset and Jason Francis defending the withdrawal on X amid criticism.
- O'Sullivan's future entries remain unclear but he is listed for the German Masters in Berlin, which starts on January 26, despite mixed signals after moving to Dubai.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters as statement released and replacement confirmed - The Mirror
Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters just days before the start of the tournament, with the WST confirming the reason behind his decision before he was supposed to play on Monday
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