As The Rocket prepares to take on Judd Trump tonight in the Players Championship, Hector Nunns writes in The Sportsman about how O’Sullivan feels even he and Judd Trump may have to take second billing to Zhao Xintong.
Every match in the Players Championship has, of course, the makings of a classic as the event only features the top 16 players based on this season’s earnings.
Zhao plays Barry Hawkins in his opening match at 1pm.
For the full draw, see snooker.org

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