Eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out on the opening day of the 2024 UK Championship, losing 6-4 against world number 20 Barry Hawkins, who called the win one of the best of his career. O'Sullivan led 3-1 and 4-2 at the York Barbican before Hawkins played some superb snooker to complete a shock win.


Did O'Sullivan win his snooker match?

Eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out on the opening day of the 2024 UK Championship, losing 6-4 against world number 20 Barry Hawkins, who called the win one of the best of his career. O'Sullivan led 3-1 and 4-2 at the York Barbican before Hawkins played some superb snooker to complete a shock win.

Why did Ronnie withdraw?

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Why did Ronnie walk out?

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"Pre-Steve Peters, I think I walked out in a match against Stephen Hendry," O'Sullivan recalled on Eurosport. "My head was gone. I wasn't playing well and I didn't want to be there. I shook hands and walked out.

Who is the most naturally gifted snooker player?

O'Sullivan is considered by his fans as the most naturally gifted snooker player of all time. He was a child prodigy who has gone on to become one of the most popular world champions the game has produced.

Who knocked O'Sullivan out?

Eight-time defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out on the opening day of the UK Championship after a 6-4 defeat to Barry Hawkins in York. Hawkins reeled off four frames in a row to haul back a 4-2 deficit and clinch only his third win over O'Sullivan in 21 career attempts.

How many 100 breaks has Ronnie?

Ronnie O'Sullivan has suggested he has only three years left in snooker before retiring from the sport. The 48-year-old has endured a difficult start to the 2024/25 season and is yet to reach a final. He pulled out of the recent British and Wuhan Opens citing medical reasons.

Is Ronnie retiring?

Health concerns. The extreme weights Coleman used over the years took a toll on his body, and he has undergone more than a dozen surgeries since 2007. These include double hip replacements and various attempts at alleviating chronic pain from damaged intervertebral discs costing millions.

Why did Ronnie stop competing?

Police were called to Ronnie's Los Angeles home when a fight between him and Saffire turned physical. Ronnie was taken into custody and was later released. Although he was not charged following his arrest, he was asked to be removed from Jersey Shore: Family Vacation season 6 due to his actions.

Why did Ronnie disappear?

Snooker legend John Higgins believes “there's no debate” that Ronnie O'Sullivan is the best player of all time ahead of Stephen Hendry. Higgins, who has been a professional since 1992, came up against both icons in their respective primes but believes The Rocket is the “greatest”.

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