Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from German Masters for ‘health and wellbeing’ reasons
Ronnie O’Sullivan says he must prioritise his “health and wellbeing” after withdrawing from the German Masters in Berlin.
The world number one has already won the Masters and UK Championship this season.
O’Sullivan, an outspoken critic of the snooker schedule, says it has been a demanding season.
“I’m sorry I won’t be there and I hope to see you all soon,” the 48-year-old wrote on X.
“I love the event and fans in Germany but I have to make my health and wellbeing the priority.
“It’s been a tiring and challenging season for me so far, despite how it may seem with the tournament wins so hope you understand.”
The seven-time world champion has lost just three times in 33 matches this season, winning the past 15 in a row.
He followed up last week’s World Grand Prix win with a spirited victory against Alfie Burden in a World Open qualifier in Barnsley on Wednesday.
Barry Pinches will take O’Sullivan’s place in the German Masters draw and will play Julien Leclercq in the tournament, which starts on Monday.
Mark Selby defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-0 in the Players Championship quarterfinals.
Mark Selby soundly defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan in the Players Championship quarterfinals; it was O’Sullivan’s first defeat in 17 games. Mark Selby defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-0 in the Telford Players Championship quarterfinals.
Selby won quickly, dispatching O’Sullivan in less than two hours to secure his place in the semifinals.
In an incredible effort, Selby was assisted by breaks of 65, 91, 81, 105, and 59. O’Sullivan was unable to get any momentum in the match.
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O’Sullivan lost against Selby, which is his first defeat in 17 games. The opening frame of the match gave away a lot about how the match would play out.
The seven-time world champion could see all the reds, but he missed three of them.
Referee Desislava Bozhilova was meant to alert the Rocket after two misses, but she neglected to do so. Normally, that would result in the Rocket losing the frame.
Selby had all the momentum for the rest of the match, capitalizing on his opportunities and sealing the victory in a tighter final frame.
