Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Welsh Open due to stage fright

World No 1 apologises to fans after pulling out of event‘It’s not something I can predict or control,’ says player

Ronnie O’Sullivan has announced his withdrawal from next week’s Welsh Open in Llandudno due to anxiety.

The world No 1 has had a successful season so far with victories at the UK Championship, the Masters and the World Grand Prix. But his success has been increasingly underpinned by health concerns that have seen him withdraw from a series of lesser ranking events.

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