Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has spoken out after his shock withdrawal from The Masters and made a worrying admission about the sport. On Friday, O'Sullivan released a statement confirming that he had pulled out of The Masters, just two days before his scheduled opening match against John Higgins.

REIGNING CHAMPION RONNIE O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters on medical grounds. The world No 3, who has won the competition eight times, was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon.