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

By PA Sport

Last Updated: 28/04/16 6:16pm

Ronnie O'Sullivan battled into the second round at the Crucible on Monday
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

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.

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"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)."

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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