O’Sullivan to lock horns with Carter at World Championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter
Johnny Sexton appointed as an assistant coach
SEVEN-TIME champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
The 49-year-old, who is seeded fifth, defeated Carter in the 2008 and 2012 finals at the Crucible.
O’Sullivan has not played competitively since snapping his cue after withdrawing from the Championship League in January.
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