Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from subsequent week’s Welsh Open to guard his psychological well being.
The world primary was because of compete at Llandudno however says he might be unable to take action due to “stage fright”.
O’Sullivan, 48, withdrew from the German Masters in Berlin final week to prioritise his “well being and wellbeing”.
In a social media submit he mentioned: “It is arduous to elucidate however for years I’ve suffered from stage fright introduced on by nervousness.”
The seven-time world champion added: “It is not one thing I can predict or management however I attempt to handle it as finest as I can.
“I am sorry to everybody who’s purchased tickets however I simply can’t get my cue out after I really feel like this and I believe that is what’s finest for me proper now.”
