THE world’s best snooker stars are on their way to Essex for the English Open.
Neil Robertson is the reigning champion after a 9-7 win over Wu Yize in last year’s final.
English Open is being held just down the road from where Ronnie O’Sullivan grew up
The action from the Brentwood Centre gets underway on Thursday, September 11 before the seeds enter on Tuesday, September 16.
It is the first of the four Home Nations events this season and there is a £100,000 cheque waiting for the winner.
Is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing in the English Open 2025?
The Rocket grew up just a couple of miles down the road from the venue in Chigwell.
But he has decided to to the disappointment of fans.
No explanation has yet been released for his absence.
It is not the first time the seven-time world champion has skipped an event this year after he last month for “medical reasons”.
His last appearance at the baize came in a thriller on August 16 when he lost the final to Robertson 10-9.
O’Sullivan won the English Open title in 2017.
Who is playing in the English Open 2025?
Despite there is still a star-studded list of players involved.
The top seeds are:
- Neil Robertson
- Zhao Xintong
- Kyren Wilson
- Mark Williams
- Ding Junhui
- Xiao Guodong
- Mark Selby
- Mark Allen
- Barry Hawkins
How can I watch the English Open 2025?
You can watch the action live on TNT Sports.
Or alternatively, keep across every frame and match reaction by following ‘s LIVE blog.
