O’Sullivan ‘sorry’ for walkout on Hendry

RONNIE O’Sullivan last night expressed regret for his amazing Maplin UK Championship walkout, admitting frustration with his game had got the better of him.

‘The Rocket’ added the latest chapter to the story of a career loaded with controversy when he conceded his quarter-final in York against Stephen Hendry after only five frames, trailing 4-1.

The 31-year-old had just won his first frame and was on a break of 24 when he attempted to cut in a red but missed, and immediately went to shake hands with Hendry and referee Jan Verhaas.