Ronnie O’Sullivan beaten by Barry Hawkins on opening day of UK Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship in York (Richard Sellers/PA)

Eight-time and 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.