Summary
Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to face rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, having previously defeated him in the 2008 and 2012 finals. O’Sullivan, who has not played competitively since January due to medical issues, has yet to confirm his participation in the tournament. The match, scheduled for Tuesday, is highly anticipated given the players’ rocky history, particularly following a heated exchange after the last Masters final.