THE British Open gets underway today and Ronnie O’Sullivan will be looking to break his streak of torrid form in Cheltenham. The Rocket takes on World No 116 Manasawin Phetmalaikul tonight

Stephen Hendry has slammed Mark Williams for a ‘horrific’ performance after the Welshman was dumped out of the British Open in the first round. The defending champion was surprisingly beaten 4-1 by world No. 81 Rory Thoras.

Ronnie O'Sullivan was due to face Thailand's Manasawin Phetmalaikul in the first round of the British Open on Monday, but the 48-year-old withdrew at late notice

THE British Open is underway with some of snooker’s biggest names in action. Today, Judd Trump faces Ryan Day, but Mark Allen is already through after beating Aaron Hill 4-1. Ronnie

Ronnie O’Sullivan was a late withdrawal from the British Open while defending champion Mark Williams was stunned in his opening round match in Cheltenham. O’Sullivan was due to face Thailand’s Manasawin Phetmalaikul in his first game and was still in the draw on Monday morning.

THE British Open gets underway today but Ronnie O’Sullivan has DROPPED OUT of the tournament just hours before he was meant to play. The Rocket was due to take on World No 116 Manasawin

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has withdrawn from the British Open just hours before he was set to get underway. The Rocket, 48, had been due to face Manasawin Phetmalaikul in round one.