O’Sullivan withdraws from finals

There was a dramatic twist to last night’s Betfair Players Tour Championship Grand Finals in Galway whenRonnie O’Sullivan pulled out due to medical reasons.

O’Sullivan, who is suffering from glandular fever, was due to face Ricky Walden in the last 16 of the event at the Bailey Allen Hall, Galway.

“It was disappointing to find out this morning that Ronnie had pulled out. It’s a shame for the fans who had bought tickets,” said World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn.