SNOOKER legend Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Championship League.
The Rocket decided to call it quits after a 3-2 defeat to Robert Milkins today.
He was due to face Ali Carter this afternoon, but that match will no longer take place.
The commentator said: “It’s all happening here in Leicester.
“He certainly imploded during that opening game, Ronnie. He was absolutely furious with nothing but himself, just the way he was playing, things weren’t going right.
“Robert Milkins getting the win in the end. Ronnie O’Sullivan, having a lash-up at times, just smashing the ball.
“He clearly didn’t want to be here and he’s taken the decision to withdraw.”
The Rocket was so furious that he allegedly binned his cue in the players’ lounge.
It was later retrieved by his manager, Robbie.
O’Sullivan’s withdrawal meant that each of the matches he played at the Mattioli Arena were void.
Therefore, the point earned by Milkins for defeating him was taken from his total and the 48-year-old subsequently dropped back down to zero.
The only person to benefit from the seven-time world champion’s exit was Jak Jones, who lost to him on Wednesday.
It has been suggested that O’Sullivan’s cue was damaged after he hit it on the table during his match against Milkins earlier in the day.
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