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'Puts me in a bad place' – Ronnie O'Sullivan joins Mark Selby in revealing mental health battle at snooker tournaments

Ronnie O'Sullivan has joined world champion Mark Selby by admitting the mental health problems snooker poses leads to a debilitating state of depression. The record 38-time ranking event winner revealed he has been battling mental health issues during the European Masters in Milton Keynes a day after Selby confirmed he was consulting a doctor to help him overcome the turmoil of «more bad days than good.» Ad/> While O'Sullivan battled past Zhang Anda 5-4 and lighting problems to reach the last 32 on Tuesday at the Marshall Arena, Selby suffered a shock 5-3 defeat to Welsh Open holder Jordan Brown.

Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he suffers from ‘snooker depression’ following matches

Ronnie O’Sullivan revealed he gets “snooker depression” for a couple of hours following matches after he booked his place in the second round of the European Masters in Milton Keynes, where world number one Mark Selby suffered a shock early exit.

European Masters 2022 LIVE – Judd Trump headlines evening session after Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Zhang Anda

Welcome back to Milton Keynes Ad/> So we are almost ready to go with this evening's action. World number three Judd Trump faces Jak Jones on the main table at the Marshall Arena with Masters champion Neil Robertson meeting Alfie Burden from 7pm. Should be a fascinating night as Trump and Robertson, both former winners of the European Masters, bid to reach the last 32.

'More bad days than good' – Mark Selby seeks medical help in battle with depression at European Masters snooker

Mark Selby has revealed he will be consulting a doctor in his ongoing battle with depression while he attempts to defend his European Masters title in Milton Keynes. The world champion and world no 1 was in fine form in a 5-3 victory over Indian Open winner Matthew Selt in his opening match on Monday at the season's 11th ranking event. Ad/> Selby opens up about depression, encourages those struggling to ask for help Opinion: Selby's brave admission can help others in snooker and beyond European MastersO'Sullivan eases through to last-64 after Bond victory, Robertson overcomes Peifan11 HOURS AGO After watching Selt compile 113 in the first frame, Selby responded with breaks of 70, 79, 69, 128 and 58 to secure a meeting with Welsh Open champion Jordan Brown on Tuesday afternoon (2:30pm LIVE on Eurosport) at the Marshall Arena.

European Masters snooker 2022 LIVE - Mark Selby and Judd Trump get campaigns underway, Ronnie O'Sullivan to come

'The pressure is completely off' — Robertson in positive mood for European Masters Neil Robertson is looking forward to the remainder of the season with relish, with the Australian saying the pressure is off and he is playing for fun. Ad/> The 40-year-old has arguably been the most impressive player on tour this season, with three titles already in the bag.

European Masters 2022 - Latest Results, Scores, Schedule and order of play with Mark Selby looking to defend his title

Mark Selby returns to the European Masters looking to retain his crown, while the likes of Judd Trump, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Neil Robertson will be battling to get their hands on a trophy they have held before. Selby’s first task will be to get past Matthew Selt in one of the held-over qualifying matches in order to progress through to the main draw, which sees £80,000 handed over as a first prize to the last player standing.

When is European Masters 2022: Draw, Schedule from Milton Keynes as Mark Selby bids to retain title won in 2020

The 2022 European Masters snooker will again be played in Milton Keynes due to the coronavirus. The event was originally due to be held in Furth, Germany, but was announced to be relocating to the Marshall Arena due to increasing rates of Covid-19 in Bavaria. Ad/> Mark Selby is the defending champion, outlasting Martin Gould in a captivating final that came down to a deciding frame to triumph in the second of two editions held in 2020.

Players Championship 2022 - Jimmy Robertson knocks out reigning champion John Higgins to reach semi-finals

Jimmy Robertson came back from an early deficit to beat reigning champion John Higgins 6-4 in their Players Championship quarter-final. Higgins moved into an early lead in the clash when his first-frame break of 52 helped him take the opener 72-42. Ad/> Robertson offered less resistance in the second frame as he went down 65-1, before he cut the deficit and ultimately went ahead.

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'Puts me in a bad place' – Ronnie O'Sullivan joins Mark Selby in revealing mental health battle at snooker tournaments

Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he suffers from ‘snooker depression’ following matches

European Masters 2022 LIVE – Judd Trump headlines evening session after Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Zhang Anda

'More bad days than good' – Mark Selby seeks medical help in battle with depression at European Masters snooker

European Masters snooker 2022 LIVE - Mark Selby and Judd Trump get campaigns underway, Ronnie O'Sullivan to come

European Masters 2022 - Latest Results, Scores, Schedule and order of play with Mark Selby looking to defend his title

When is European Masters 2022: Draw, Schedule from Milton Keynes as Mark Selby bids to retain title won in 2020

Players Championship 2022 - Jimmy Robertson knocks out reigning champion John Higgins to reach semi-finals