Snooker news - Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Scottish Open

Updated 10/12/2018 at 16:54 GMT

After claiming a record seventh UK Championship title on Sunday night, Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Scottish Open, which starts on Monday.

Ronnie O'Sullivan, UK Championship 2018

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O’Sullivan defeated Mark Allen 10-6 at the Barbican in York and has chosen not to contest his first-round match in Glasgow against Daniel Wells, which was scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 1pm.

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World Snooker confirmed in a statement: “Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the BetVictor Scottish Open in Glasgow.”

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O’Sullivan’s triumph in York saw him surpass the previous record of six UK titles he shared with Steve Davis, as well as edging past Stephen Hendry to win a 19th ‘triple crown’ title – comprising the World and UK Championship and the Masters.

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