O'Sullivan knocked out of Shenzhen Open
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, world number one Zhao Xintong and defending champion Mark Williams lose on the opening day of the Shenzhen Open.
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Professional snooker player from England.
Professional snooker player from Belgium.
Chris Wakelin is an English snooker player who recently secured a victory in the Shanghai Masters.
Fan Zhengyi is a Chinese professional snooker player.
Professional snooker player from Wales.
Professional snooker player ranked 64th in the world.
Judd Trump is a world-renowned snooker player currently ranked number one globally.
Liam Davies is a Welsh professional snooker player who recently defeated the world champion Wu Yize.
Professional snooker player from Hong Kong.
Professional snooker player from Northern Ireland.
Mark Williams is a Welsh professional snooker player with multiple world championships to his name.
Neil Robertson is an Australian professional snooker player and former world champion.
Professional snooker player from China.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is a seven-time world snooker champion known for his exceptional skill and achievements in the sport.
Professional snooker player from England.
Professional snooker player from Scotland.
Si Jiahui is a professional snooker player from China.
Zhao Xintong is a Chinese professional snooker player aiming for a third consecutive ranking event win.
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Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, world number one Zhao Xintong and defending champion Mark Williams lose on the opening day of the Shenzhen Open.
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