Ronnie O'Sullivan has won seven world crowns, eight Masters titles and eight UK Championships since turning professional in 1992
Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters for medical reasons.
The 50-year-old world number eight, who won a record-extending eighth title in 2024, also pulled out of last year's event on medical grounds.
He was due to face Australian Neil Robertson in the opening round on Wednesday but has now been replaced in the draw by Scottish Open champion Chris Wakelin.
O'Sullivan, who claimed his first Masters crown in 1995 at the age of 19, said he made the "nightmare decision" not to take part in the Triple Crown event in 2025 because he was under a lot of pressure and "lost the plot".
