Ronnie O'Sullivan pulled out of the Welsh Open just hours before he as due to play his first round match in Llandudno, as a frustrating season continues for The Rocket

Jamie Clarke has advanced to the second round of the Welsh Open after Ronnie O'Sullivan's last-minute withdrawal from the tournament. The seven-time world champion pulled out just four hours before his scheduled match against Clarke in Llandudno.

Ronnie O'Sullivan's start to 2025 has been fraught with last-minute withdrawals and frustration at the table, and things do not appear to be improving

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this week's Welsh Open in Llandudno, hours before he was due to play Jamie Clarke in the first round on Tuesday afternoon.

Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the Welsh Open hours before his first-round match against Jamie Clarke, leaving fans who had travelled to Llandudno to watch him fuming

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Welsh Open just hours before he was due to make his return to snooker following his absence from the sport in recent weeks

Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of the Welsh Open, with opponent Jamie Clarke receiving a bye to the second round in Llandudno. The Rocket has not played since the Championship League in January when he withdrew during his group,