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World Snooker Championship seeds confirmed and who steps in if Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws

The seedings for the World Snooker Championship are now clear, though Ronnie O’Sullivan can still disrupt the list if he decides to extend his hiatus further. The world No. 4 is currently expected to enter the tournament but there remains a chance he pulls out after a lengthy stint away from the table.
Xiao Gudong’s victory over Wu Yize in the first round of the 2025 Tour Championship on Tuesday afternoon means that the world’s 16 are now set and no other player can break in before the World Championship gets underway.