The 2025 Masters has been dealt a huge blow with defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan withdrawing from the tournament.
The World Snooker Tour confirmed O’Sullivan’s withdrawal on Friday morning, announcing Neil Roberston would be replacing him.
Their statement read: “Neil Robertson has replaced Ronnie O’Sullivan in the draw for the upcoming Johnstone’s Paint Masters.
“Last year’s champion O’Sullivan was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon, but has withdrawn on medical grounds
Ronnie O’Sullivan is the defending Masters champion
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“Higgins will now face Robertson, who was ranked in 17th position at the seeding cutoff after the Victorian Plumbing UK Championship.”
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