Ronnie O’Sullivan has candidly admitted he regrets becoming a professional snooker player despite cementing himself as an all-time great of the sport. The seven-time world champion had been due to begin the defence of his Masters title on Sunday, but has now withdrawn from the Triple Crown event on medical grounds.

Ronnie O’Sullivan was aiming to win a record-extending ninth title in the upcoming Masters tournament on Sunday but has pulled out just 48 hours before the opening match on “medical grounds”. In an interview given before his withdrawal,

Ronnie O'Sullivan had been due to begin the defence of his Masters title on Sunday against John Higgins but has been replaced in the draw by Neil Robertson

Ronnie O'Sullivan was last seen smashing his cue in a fit of frustration only a day before the snooker star's dramatic withdrawal from the 2025 Masters. The 49-year-old was scheduled to play the first match of the tournament against John Higgins as the top 16 players from around the world gather for the Triple Crown event.

A furious Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Champions League snooker and thrown his cue in the bin in a raging outburst

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Championship League following a 3-2 defeat to Robert Milkins at the Mattioli Arena. The seven-time world champion reportedly threw his cue in the bin at the players' lounge after the match,