Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked of the 2024 Champion of Champions in Bolton by Xiao Guodong in the first round.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is out of the Champion of Champions after a stunning comeback from Xiao Guodong saw the underdog bounce back from losing the first three frames to win 4-3. The Rocket looked in fabulous form as he won the opening three frames in short order, with Xiao not scoring a single point.

Xiao Guodong apologised to Ronnie O'Sullivan after knocking him out of the Champion of Champions in dramatic fashion. Xiao failed to pot a single ball in the opening three frames but picked himself up to claim a remarkable 4-3 victory.

Ronnie O'Sullivan was dramatically ousted from the Champions of Champions in Bolton by a spirited Xiao Guodong fightback.

Ronnie O'Sullivan was left stunned after Xiao Guodong staged a comeback from three frames down to advance to the Champion of Champions quarter-final in Bolton on a 4-3 scoreline.

Xiao Guodong claimed one of the biggest wins of his career in Bolton on Thursday, battling back from 3-0 down to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-3 at the Champion of Champions.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the opening round of the Champion of Champions after a dramatic final-frame shoot-out with Xiao Guodong. O'Sullivan had to wait while others were in action this week before taking to the table against Goudong.