Snooker icon Ronnie O'Sullivan broke one rare rule at a previous edition of the Welsh Open, where he has once again stirred controversy after withdrawing at the 11th hour

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 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,

Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Welsh Open hours before first-round match - O’Sullivan has now withdrawn from six ranking tournaments this season

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

Ronnie O'Sullivan has endured a particularly difficult few months, withdrawing from countless tournaments which now includes his late exit from this week's Welsh Open

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has pulled out of the Welsh Open just hours before he was scheduled to make his comeback in the first-round. The Rocket was due to return against Wales’ home hero

Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Welsh Open, hours before he was due to play Jamie Clarke in the first round on Tuesday.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Welsh Open in Llandudno hours before he was scheduled to play his first-round match against Jamie Clarke.

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.