Snooker news - Former world number one Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of August's British Open

ByAlexander Netherton

Published 22/07/2021 at 16:41 GMT

Former world snooker number one Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the 2021 British Open, the WST announced on Thursday afternoon. The 2020/2021 season saw the 45-year-old Briton reach five ranking finals last year, without landing a single tournament victory, and he will now miss out on August's event.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the 2021 snooker British Open.

The former world number one has decided to skip one of the biggest events of the year, which is due to take place next month, from August 16-22.

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A statement on the WST official website confirmed the news, saying:

O’Sullivan decided to pull out before the draw was made for the world ranking event. He is replaced in the field by James Cahill.

"The draw and format will be announced next week."

The 45-year-old veteran reached five finals in the 2020/2021 season but did not win a ranking event.

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