British Open Snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Ronnie O’Sullivan WITHDRAWS just hours before due to play

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 Phetmalaikul tonight in the first round, but has decided not to compete in Cheltenham – Phetmalaikul will now face Lewis Ullah.

The likes of Judd Trump, Kyren Wilson, Mark Selby, John Higgins and Luca Brecel are all in action today, however.

• Stream/TV: ITV4/ITVX
• Dates: Sept 22-29