When did Ronnie O'Sullivan last win a snooker title?
O'Sullivan, 49, has been drawn with his old foe Ali Carter in a rematch of the 2008 and 2012 finals, while his participation is still pending.
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Since making his Crucible debut in 1993 at the age of 17, he has never missed the competition.
He has won seven titles in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020, and 2022 - O'Sullivan needs one more win to pass Stephen Hendry as the all-time leader.
Despite withdrawing from five ranking tournaments this year due to "medical grounds," SunSport understands the Rocket plans to participate in the tournament for the 33rd consecutive year.
O'Sullivan missed all competitive events since January, but after having a successful practice week in Saudi Arabia, he is expected to compete.
When did Ronnie O'Sullivan last win a snooker title?
Though O'Sullivan has endured a lengthy history of success, recent triumphs have been far and few between.
He did not make it to the Players and Tour Championships, hence his lack of participation puts him in 31st place on the one-year ranking list.
Since last year's Tour Championship, which took place a month after his most recent tournament victory, he has not advanced to a ranking final.
The snooker legend's last ranking victory occurred in the World Grand Prix in January 2024, and that occurred before his triumph at the World Masters of Snooker, a non-ranking competition.
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