Details on Rocket's withdrawal, replacement named

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named
Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace at short notice “on medical grounds”.
Why Ronnie O'Sullivan isn't playing at The Masters: Details on The Rocket's withdrawal, replacement named
Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be defending his 2024 Masters title when the 2025 tournament kicks off this month at Alexandra Palace. O'Sullivan beat Ali Carter in the 2024 final, but his defence of the other Triple Crown event,
Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters to cast further doubt on snooker career
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 pulls out of the Masters as tournament issues concerning statement
Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from The Masters because of medical reasons. The defending champion had been due to face John Higgins on Sunday afternoon, but now won't compete at the event in London. Neil Robertson has been named as The Rocket's replacement and will feature in the tournament's opening match against Higgins.
Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters title defence as worrying statement released
A statement from the World Snooker Tour 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 Last year’s champion O’Sullivan was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon, but has withdrawn on medical grounds.”
O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds
Record eight-times Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this year's tournament on medical grounds, organisers said on Friday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan WITHDRAWS from Masters on medical grounds a day after snooker ace ‘threw cue in bin’ and quit event
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has withdrawn from the Masters just days before his scheduled title defence. The defending Masters champion, 49, cut a frustrated figure as he dramatically quit the
Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of 2025 Masters, follows withdrawal from Championship League and cue drama
Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the 2025 Masters, it was confirmed on Friday. The defending champion was due to play John Higgins in the first round.
Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters on medical grounds
Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters on medical grounds at Alexandra Palace, bringing his quest for a record-extending ninth title to an end.
Snooker star sends message to Ronnie O'Sullivan after icon withdraws from Masters 'on medical grounds'
Neil Robertson has wished Ronnie O'Sullivan well after he was added to The Masters line-up following the Rocket's withdrawal from the prestigious snooker tournament on medical grounds. The second Triple Crown event of the season is set to begin this Sunday at Alexandra Palace in London.
Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters defence on health grounds
REIGNING CHAMPION RONNIE O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters on medical grounds. The world No 3, who has won the competition eight times, was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from tournament after reports he threw his cue in the bin
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