‘The Rocket’ set to touch down in Derby

Snooker legend Ronnie ‘The Rocket’ O’Sullivan is set to compete in a major tournament which will take place at Vaillant Live.

It has been confirmed that the seven-time world champion, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, will compete in the British Seniors Open at the Derby venue on 27 and 28 December.

He joins a star-studded line-up that also includes ‘The Whirlwind’ Jimmy White, defending champion Joe Perry and 12-time World Women’s Snooker champion Reanne Evans.

1997 world champion Ken Doherty, former UK champion Stephen Maguire and former World Seniors champion Mark Davis will also feature in Derby with one more name still to be announced.

Ronnie said: “Derby was always an annual visit on the tour when I was first playing, and the Assembly Rooms was a great venue.

“Vaillant Live looks even better! I am looking forward to going back there for the British Seniors Open this Christmas. They’ve always loved their snooker in Derby.”

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