Disaster! Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers his third consecutive defeat
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The legendary Ronnie O'Sullivan has yet to rediscover his best form, and the UK Championship was no exception, extending his streak of setbacks.
Throughout the autumn, O'Sullivan struggled with his form, resulting in performances well below the standards fans have come to expect. Heading into the UK Championship, expectations were uncertain—no one could predict the true condition of the snooker icon.
The match started brilliantly, with O'Sullivan opening with a stunning 128-point break. Barry Hawkins responded by winning the second frame, but Ronnie maintained his lead, going up 4-2.
However, what followed was a complete collapse. Over the next four frames, O'Sullivan managed just 12 points. That was far from enough to secure victory, and he exited the tournament in the first round. Hawkins claimed a significant win with a 6-4 scoreline and advanced to the next stage.
Notably, this defeat marked the third consecutive loss for the legendary Briton.
