LONDON : Record eight-times Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this year's tournament on medical grounds, organisers said on Friday.Englishman O'Sullivan, 49, had been set to face fellow great John Higgins in a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 stage

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Snooker-O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds

Ronnie O'Sullivan won't compete in the 2025 edition of The Masters.

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O'Sullivan pulls out of the Masters as tournament issues concerning statement

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Reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Johnstone's Paint Masters on medical grounds.

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O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters on medical grounds

The 49-year-old withdrew from the Champions League this week after a frustrated display

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O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters defence on 'medical grounds'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been forced to withdraw from The Masters due to medical reasons, with Neil Robertson stepping in to face John Higgins in the first round

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Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds as career in doubt

The Rocket has pulled out of his attempt to secure a ninth Masters crown at the 11th hour with organisers citing 'health issues'

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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters defence on 'health grounds'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Johnstone's Paint Masters on medical grounds after reports he threw his cue in the bin earlier this week

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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from tournament after reports he threw cue away

The 2025 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.Their statement read: "Neil Robertson has replaced Ronnie O'Sullivan in the draw for the upcoming Johnstone's Paint Masters."Last year's champion O'Sullivan was due to face John Higgins in the opening match…

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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters in shock development as replacement named for defending champion

Neil Robertson has replaced O’Sullivan in the draw.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters defence on health grounds

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters at Alexandra Palace on medical grounds, bringing his quest for a record-extending ninth title to an end before it even started.

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