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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Michael Jones

EXPLAINED: When does ronnie o sullivan play next at the world snooker championship 3da3a1e1 5840 43e1 83f3 a9733940fcda | Rare Historical Photos

Ronnie O’Sullivan is into the quarter-finals of the 2025 World Snooker Championship for a record-extending 23rd time after a routine 13-4 win over Pang Junxu in the second round.

The 49-year-old hadn’t played competitively since January and has pulled out of recent tournaments, including the Masters, to focus on his mental health and wellbeing and it was unclear whether he would participate in the World Championship in Sheffield.

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