Eight-time Masters champion Ronnie O’Sullivan will get the chance to defend his crown at the Alexandra Palace in London in early 2025, despite a first-round

Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to face his Class of 92 rival John Higgins at the Masters next month after being drawn against the Scot in the opening round. The tournament, which forms part of snooker’s Triple Crown alongside the World Championship and UK Championship, is set to get underway at Alexandra Palace on Sunday, January 12.

Defending champion and eight-time Masters winner Ronnie O'Sullivan will face long-term rival John Higgins in the first round of this year's tournament at London's Alexandra Palace, which runs 12-19 January.

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has named Kyren Wilson as the best player in the world, following his own early exit from the UK Championship last week. The seven-time world champion made the bold claim days after crashing out of the tournament on the opening day,