THE world’s best snooker stars are on their way to Essex for the English Open.
Neil Robertson is the reigning champion after a 9-7 win over Wu Yize in last year’s final.
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The action from the Brentwood Centre gets underway on Thursday, September 11 before the seeds enter on Tuesday, September 16.
It is the first of the four Home Nations events this season and there is a £100,000 cheque waiting for the winner.
Is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing in the English Open 2025?
The Rocket grew up just a couple of miles down the road from the venue in Chigwell.
But he has decided to sit out his hometown tournament to the disappointment of fans.
No explanation has yet been released for his absence.
It is not the first time the seven-time world champion has skipped an event this year after he withdrew from the Wuhan Open last month for “medical reasons”.
His last appearance at the baize came in a thriller on August 16 when he lost the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters final to Robertson 10-9.
O’Sullivan won the English Open title in 2017.
Who is playing in the English Open 2025?
Despite O’Sullivan’s withdrawal there is still a star-studded list of players involved.
The top seeds are:
Neil Robertson
Zhao Xintong
Kyren Wilson
Mark Williams
Ding Junhui
Xiao Guodong
Mark Selby
Mark Allen
Barry Hawkins
How can I watch the English Open 2025?
You can watch the action live on TNT Sports.
Or alternatively, keep across every frame and match reaction by following SunSport‘s LIVE blog.
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