Ronnie O'Sullivan's personal life, snooker return date and net worth

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been absent from the British Open due to 'medical reasons'.

The snooker legend's non-attendance is overshadowed by swirling rumours concerning his relationship with actress Laila Rouass.

In what was set to be a clash against Thailand's world No. 116 Manasawin Phetmalaikul in Cheltenham on Monday, fans were left disheartened when amateur Lewis Ullah stepped into the fray in O'Sullivan's place.

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Despite being an active presence at recent tournaments including the Xi'an Grand Prix, the Saudi Arabia Masters, and the English Open, the 48-year-old player is currently pausing for breath ahead of his expected return at the Wuhan Open in China on October 6, amid what appears to be a tough time in his personal life.

Last week, news outlets published information on his alleged separation from Rouass, with whom he has had an on-off relationship spanning over ten years. The strain of O'Sullivan's demanding snooker schedule is speculated to have contributed to their troubles.

However, recent sightings of O'Sullivan and Rouass together near their Essex home last Saturday suggest the pair have rekindled. Rouass, famous for her roles as Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives and Sahira Shah in Holby City, also made waves recently by joining the EastEnders cast, appearing on the popular soap opera since August, reports Wales Online.

Renowned for his open dialogue about mental health issues, snooker legend O'Sullivan has previously stated he enjoys playing abroad more than in the UK, citing more supportive crowds, as reported by the Mirror.

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