Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from International Championship for medical reasons

Yesterday, Ronnie O'Sullivan officially withdrew from the qualifying match for the International Championship in Leicester on September 17 for medical reasons. At the age of 50, he missed the chance to play at home, where he usually excels with his deep tactical playing style that requires concentration and high physical fitness. Specifically, O'Sullivan had planned to participate in the qualifying draw to secure a spot in the main draw, but his health did not allow it. This incident not only reflects more clearly than ever the problem of dense scheduling that threatens the careers of many top players in billiards, especially those like O'Sullivan – an English legend with numerous prestigious titles.