Snooker: Ronnie O'Sullivan’s a fair bet
RONNIE O’Sullivan is rated as joint-third favourite to defend his world title by new tournament sponsors Betfair.
The betting firm were unveiled as the backers for the £1.1million event yesterday.
It will be staged next month at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
O’Sullivan is a 15-2 shot along with Neil Robertson behind the 6-1 favourites world No1 Judd Trump and No2 Mark Selby.