A Scottish Open opponent insulted Ronnie O’Sullivan for showing “disrespect” hours before their encounter.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s opponent in the Scottish Open has referred to him as “disrespectful”.

Regarded as “disrespectful,” Ronnie O’Sullivan withdrew on the first morning of the Scottish Open. The Rocket, who earlier this month claimed a record-breaking eighth UK Championship, was scheduled to take against 19-year-old Scot Liam Graham in the opening round in Edinburgh.

However, when the world No. 1 withdrew at the eleventh hour for “medical reasons,” tournament organisers were left scurrying to find a last-minute substitute.

Young gun at home Enormous numbers of friends and family took time off work to travel to the Meadowbank Centre to cheer on Graham, who was ecstatic about his big day out against the Rocket. And the rookie on the tour, who was given a bye into.

It’s sad that so many individuals missed work to attend today’s event. Ultimately, my goal is to compete against the world’s top players, and I was eager to do so.

“A lot of people came to see, and they are rather disappointed. It makes sense considering what he does. When I arrived at the location this morning, I learned. I believe he left really late, so I didn’t have much notice. All of the individuals who travelled to see me would have arrived another day if I had stayed home.

O’Sullivan has withdrawn from SIX events this season due to ongoing disagreements between the World Snooker Tour and the biggest player in the game.

The seven-time world champion is presently embroiled in disciplinary actions with the WPBSA following harsh remarks he made earlier in the season against the game’s officials.

He only participated in the English Open and UK Championship outside of the Far East nation this season, and he has threatened to give up the game if he is unable to satisfy financial commitments in China.

The Macau Masters exhibition, which opens on Christmas Day, is O’Sullivan’s next job before he aims for an eighth Masters title in January.