Ronnie O’Sullivan shocked by Barry Hawkins on opening day of UK Championship - The defending champion went down 6-4 after leading 3-1 in York.

Eight-time UK champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is eliminated out on the opening day of the 2024 event, losing 6-4 against world number 20 Barry Hawkins.

Ronnie O'Sullivan's title defence at the UK Championship ended at the first hurdle after losing 6-4 to Barry Hawkins in their first-round match. The eight-time UK Championship winner got off to a strong start with a break of 128 with another century in the fourth frame.

Barry Hawkins claimed a huge win at UK Championship as he knocked out defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in the opening round. Hawkins, who had to come through qualifying to make it to the Barbican,

Eight-time UK Championship winner Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out on the first day of the 2024 event by Barry Hawkins, with the legendary snooker star seen punching the table