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 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 The seven-time world champion had been due to begin the defence of his Masters title on Sunday, but has now withdrawn from the Triple Crown event on medical grounds.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 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

A furious Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Champions League snooker and thrown his cue in the bin in a raging outburst

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Championship League following a 3-2 defeat to Robert Milkins at the Mattioli Arena.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,