Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Weide Cup World Cup on medical grounds, the WST have confirmed.
O’Sullivan was due to face Stuart Carrington in a first-round clash on Sunday but he has now been replaced by Daniel Womersley.
The WST statement, which was posted on Tuesday afternoon, read: “Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of next week’s Weide Cup World Open for medical reasons. O’Sullivan was due to face Stuart Carrington in the opening round this Sunday, but instead he will be replaced by the highest ranked available player on the 2024 Q School Order of Merit, Daniel Womersley. The tournament in Yushan, China, runs from February 23rd to March 1st.”
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