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Hong Kong Masters snooker and Hollywood: How Nicole Kidman controversy affects Ronnie O'Sullivan return to Asia

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will be able to practise at the tournament venue before the Hong Kong Masters begins after being granted an official exemption from local Covid-19 rules. The Hong Kong Coliseum is staging the popular event, the first time the elite invitational competition has been held since Neil Robertson defeated O'Sullivan 6-3 in the 2017 final at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Ad Tournament organisers have gained approval for the eight players competing for the £100,000 first prize to travel between their hotel and the Coliseum during the four-day event with several arriving less than 72 hours before the action breaks off.

‘I’m the best when I play my best’ – Judd Trump on his own game, overtaking Ronnie O'Sullivan as world No. 1

Judd Trump believes when he plays at his best “no one’s game can live up” to his own, although he admits others will feel the same way about themselves. Trump has cemented himself amongst snooker’s elite over the last five years and kicked on when completing the sport’s Triple Crown when he won the Masters and World Championship in 2019. Ad He set a new record for winning the most ranking events in a single season when he won six tournaments the season after and added another five ranking titles in the 2020/21 campaign.

Ronnie O'Sullivan heads to Hong Kong as world No. 1, Mark Allen back inside snooker top 10

Ronnie O'Sullivan will touch down at the invitational Hong Kong Masters this week as the world No. 1 despite suffering a shock exit in the opening round of last week's British Open. The world champion retained top spot in the rankings after Judd Trump lost 4-3 to Mark Allen in the last 16.

Who won Eurosport's greatest snooker shot of the 2021/22 season? Ronnie O'Sullivan or Judd Trump?

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been voted the public winner of Eurosport's shot of the 2021/22 snooker season with two of the world champion's stunning efforts sharing top spot in our poll. O'Sullivan led the public vote with two pieces of trademark magic at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield securing equal billing on 23% ahead of Judd Trump on 19%, who finished in third place with his match-winning positional brilliance against Anthony McGill in the World Championship last 16.

Opinion: 'Rolls-Royce' Neil Robertson still has time to fall in love with the Crucible and win another world title

Professional snooker finally returns to Asia this week with the Hong Kong Masters, an elite tournament for eight players and the first staged in the region since 2019 before Covid played havoc with the calendar. Neil Robertson won the last staging of the Hong Kong event five years ago and has since racked up a succession of trophies thanks to his formidable attacking game and big match temperament.

Not Allen's Day as he falls short in British Open final

Mark Allen came up just short against Ryan Day in the final of the British Open, losing by 10 frames to 7 in Milton Keynes tonight.

Ryan Day ’embarrassed’ and Mark Allen ‘flawless’ ahead of unlikely British Open final

Ryan Day joked that he would be happy to concede the British Open final to Mark Allen before it starts after their respective semi-final performances.

How to watch Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022, draw, schedule and live stream with Ronnie O’Sullivan returning

The Hong Kong Masters will return for the first time in five years this month, with Ronnie O’Sullivan preparing to face local icon and three-time women's world champion Ng On Yee in his opening match. The tournament, which hasn’t been staged since 2017, will be held at the Hong Kong Coliseum venue over four days, beginning on Thursday, October 6, with eight players competing for the £100,000 first prize. Ad The non-ranking event is organised by Hong Kong Billiard Sports Control Council and is set to be the first major sports event staged by the Asian city since the pandemic in 2020.

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Hong Kong Masters snooker and Hollywood: How Nicole Kidman controversy affects Ronnie O'Sullivan return to Asia

‘I’m the best when I play my best’ – Judd Trump on his own game, overtaking Ronnie O'Sullivan as world No. 1

Ronnie O'Sullivan heads to Hong Kong as world No. 1, Mark Allen back inside snooker top 10

Who won Eurosport's greatest snooker shot of the 2021/22 season? Ronnie O'Sullivan or Judd Trump?

Opinion: 'Rolls-Royce' Neil Robertson still has time to fall in love with the Crucible and win another world title

Not Allen's Day as he falls short in British Open final

Ryan Day ’embarrassed’ and Mark Allen ‘flawless’ ahead of unlikely British Open final

How to watch Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022, draw, schedule and live stream with Ronnie O’Sullivan returning