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Rivals paired in opening round of Crucible action

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April 18, 2025

SEVEN-TIME champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

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Rivals paired in opening round of Crucible action

The 49-year-old, who is seeded fifth, defeated Carter in the 2008 and 2012 finals at the Crucible.

O'Sullivan has not played in any tournament since snapping his cue after withdrawing from the Championship League in January.

He pulled out of five of the last six World Snooker Tour events on medical grounds and has yet to confirm if he will play in this year's tournament.

Carter, who overcame a neck injury to qualify, and O'Sullivan have endured a rocky relationship and notably clashed following last year's Masters final.

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