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Ronnie O'Sullivan warned over press no-show at Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan is interviewed following his victory over Mark Selby
Image: Ronnie O'Sullivan battled into the second round at the Crucible on Monday

Ronnie O'Sullivan escaped with a slap on the wrist after snubbing a mandatory post-match press conference following his first-round with at the World Championships in Sheffield.

World Snooker announced O'Sullivan was warned and told he will be fined for any further breaches of discipline.

No-show Ronnie in hot water
No-show Ronnie in hot water

Ronnie O'Sullivan will face disciplinary action for failing to fulfil media duties

In a statement, World Snooker said: "Ronnie O'Sullivan has received a formal warning from World Snooker following his failure to fulfil media obligations at the Betfred World Championship on Monday.

"This is in line with World Snooker procedure as it is his first breach of contract this season. Any further breaches will result in a fine and possible referral to the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association)."

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Five-time world champion O'Sullivan beat David Gilbert 10-7 to secure his place in the last 16 at the Crucible.

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