Ronnie O'Sullivan pulled out of the Welsh Open just hours before he as due to play his first round match in Llandudno, as a frustrating season continues for The Rocket

Jamie Clarke has advanced to the second round of the Welsh Open after Ronnie O'Sullivan's last-minute withdrawal from the tournament. The seven-time world champion pulled out just four hours before his scheduled match against Clarke in Llandudno.

'The Rocket' was due to take on Jamie Clarke in his first-round match in Llandudno when it was confirmed he had pulled out. Supporters - many of whom had trekked for hours to reach Venue Cymru for O'Sullivan's return to the baize after a month's hiatus and recent withdrawals - were let down.

Ronnie O'Sullivan's start to 2025 has been fraught with last-minute withdrawals and frustration at the table, and things do not appear to be improving

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this week's Welsh Open in Llandudno, hours before he was due to play Jamie Clarke in the first round on Tuesday afternoon.

Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the Welsh Open hours before his first-round match against Jamie Clarke, leaving fans who had travelled to Llandudno to watch him fuming

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Welsh Open just hours before he was due to make his return to snooker following his absence from the sport in recent weeks

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Welsh Open just hours before his scheduled first-round match in Llandudno. The seven-time world champion was set to make his competitive return to snooker against Jamie Clarke.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of the Welsh Open, with opponent Jamie Clarke receiving a bye to the second round in Llandudno. The Rocket has not played since the Championship League in January when he withdrew during his group,