Ronnie O’Sullivan skips £100k tournament minutes away from childhood home as Luca Brecel set to face snooker legend ...Middle East

SNOOKER legend Ronnie O’Sullivan will sit out the English Open.

That is despite the fact the esteemed tournament – worth £100,000 – takes place just minutes away from what used to be his hometown in Essex.

Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan will sit out the English OpenTai Chengzhe/VCG via Getty Images The English Open takes place just minutes away from what used to be O’Sullivan’s hometown in EssexTai Chengzhe/VCG via Getty Images

The seven-time world champion wasn’t included in the draw released by World Snooker Tour. 

That means the 2017 English Open winner won’t compete despite the competition taking place in Brentwood.

That is very close to Chigwell, where The Rocket was brought up as a child.

This comes after O’Sullivan also opted out of the Wuhan Open after reaching the final of the Saudi Arabia Masters last month.

That is where he lost 10-9 in an epic final to Neil Robertson, who defends the English Open crown.

Meanwhile, Luca Brecel could be handed a match with a snooker legend at the English Open.

Brecel, 30, could be paired up with six-time world finalist Jimmy White in the second round next week.

But first the Belgian Bullet will have to get through the Northern Ireland Open qualifying in Leicester on Sunday.

That is where the Belgian star will face Liam Davies.

This comes after Brecel’s remarkable walkout during his Xi’an Grand Prix qualifier.

The former World No2 could face disciplinary action for quitting that match.

Hence then, the article about ronnie o sullivan skips 100k tournament minutes away from childhood home as luca brecel set to face snooker legend was published today ( Saturday 06/09/2025 - 07:05 PM ) and is available on The Sun ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Ronnie O’Sullivan skips £100k tournament minutes away from childhood home as Luca Brecel set to face snooker legend )

Also on site :

• Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes January 20 Offer Cool Rewards
• Sri Lanka vs England 2026: Schedule, Date, Timings, Venue, and all you need to know
• Porn star Abella Danger’s teary rant after Miami’s CFP National Championship loss: ‘They’re still winners’