Masters, Snooker

Snooker-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Record eight-times Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this year's tournament on medical grounds, organisers said on Friday. Englishman O'Sullivan, 49, had been set to face fellow great John Higgins in a blockbuster first-round clash at the 16-player invitational tournament staged at Alexandra Palace.
The Masters snooker 2025: FULL schedule and results as Ronnie O’Sullivan WITHDRAWS on ‘medical grounds’
THE Masters returns to the iconic Alexandra Palace this weekend – but Ronnie O’Sullivan will NOT be playing after a late withdrawal. Last year, O’Sullivan claimed a
Defending Champion O'sullivan Withdraws From Snooker Masters
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Snooker Masters on medical grounds, the World Snooker Tour revealed
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Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace at short notice “on medical grounds”. O’Sullivan was the defending Masters champion after beating Ali Carter in the final last year and was due to face long-time rival John Higgins in the opening match of the tournament on Sunday afternoon but has pulled out just 48 hours beforehand.
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REIGNING CHAMPION RONNIE O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters on medical grounds.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.
Ronnie O'Sullivan will not defend Masters title as he pulls out two days before event
Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters and will not defend his title at Alexandra Palace this month. World Snooker Tour confirmed on Friday morning that the Rocket has withdrawn ‘on medical grounds’ and will be replaced in the draw by Neil Robertson.
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Masters Snooker 2025: Latest scores, results and schedule as Judd Trump, Kyren Wilson battle for title
The Masters - the second of the season's Triple Crown events - gets under way on Sunday when John Higgins takes on Neil Robertson at Alexandra Palace, London.
Follow every ball of the 2025 Masters Snooker, live on BBC Sport this January
The prestigious Triple Crown event celebrates its 50th year and features the top 16 players in the world competing for one of ...
The Masters snooker 2025 prize money: How much can Judd Trump and Co win at iconic Triple Crown event?
THE second Triple Crown event of the year will take place in January as the iconic Alexandra Palace hosts the Masters. Only the top 16 players in the world rankings will compete in the ...
Masters snooker live stream 2025: how to watch tournament online from anywhere
The 2025 Masters snooker live stream will see champion Ronnie O'Sullivan attempt to extend his record number of titles to a ...
Masters snooker: Schedule, BBC coverage & prize money
Match schedule, BBC TV coverage details, tournament history and format for the 2025 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London.
BBC announce Masters 2025 snooker line-up with five legends confirmed as pundits
The BBC have announced their line-up of presenters and pundits, with five icons of the game contributing to their coverage.
Snooker betting tips: The Masters outright preview and best bets
Mark Allen heads the staking plan for this year's Masters, where Richard Mann is also taking a chance on Barry Hawkins at a ...
2025 The Masters betting tips & snooker prediction: The Ace can Trump Ally Pally rivals
In a bizarre twist of fate, Hawkins is his opponent in the first round at Ally Pally and he is on course to face world number ...
The Masters 2025 snooker on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream
Coverage of The Masters 2025 will be live on BBC, dis covery+ and Eurosport throughout the course of the week. Either BBC Two ...
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Will Ronnie O'Sullivan end title drought? Judd Trump the first £2m man? Crucible fate? - key snooker storylines in 2025
World No. 1 Judd Trump is part of the World Snooker Tour, but seems to be playing on a different planet from the rest of the ...