RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has pulled out of the Wuhan Open due to medical reasons.
The news came just days after The Rocket lost the Saudi Snooker Masters final to Neil Robertson.
ReutersRonnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open for medical reasons[/caption]
O’Sullivan missed numerous tournaments earlier this year, also on medical grounds.
He did not play in competitions including the World Grand Prix and Masters before returning for April’s World Championship.
And after his Saudi snooker heroics, O’Sullivan was expected to feature in this weekend’s tournament in Wuhan.
He had been billed to play Alan Taylor on Sunday but has now been replaced by Umut Dikme.
It now throws O’Sullivan’s participation at September’s British Open into doubt.
He is scheduled to face Sanderson Lam on September 22 in his first game.
But it remains to be seen if The Rocket remains in the competition.
O’Sullivan’s Wuhan exit comes after he launched an appeal for a missing dog.
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He posted a message asking for help from neighbours in Woodford, Essex, in the search for pet dog Stanley.
O’Sullivan is a huge fan of dogs, saying this year: “We had a dog, now we have got dogs. Just added it.
“They are the best thing. They have restored my faith in life. They give you so much love.
“I just like spending all day at home with him. I’d rather spend all day with him rather than any other person on the planet.
“He wags his tail, is happy to see you. He’s the best.”
‘Smoking too much weed and bulk-buying too much Smirnoff’ – Inside Ronnie O’Sullivan’s yo-yo health battle
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN’S snooker career almost went up in smoke after buying “too much weed and Smirnoff.”
Ronnie has long linked his performances on the baize with the ups and down in his diet and exercise regime.
The Rocket he has suffered a lifetime of yo-yoing weight, addiction and mental health struggles, and an often unhealthy relationship with food and fitness.
O’Sullivan ballooned to 16st on vodka and takeaways as a troubled teen, while “puffing like a maniac”.
Then, after turning his life around, he even saw his form decline after doing to TOO MUCH exercise.
Now right back to his best, the seven-time world champion has opened up on his struggles.
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