Ronnie O'Sullivan failed the start of the UK Championship ahead of his 50th birthday.

Plans for the birthday celebration

According to The Sun: RONNIE O'SULLIVAN shared his plans for celebrating his 50th birthday right after the unexpected defeat at the UK Championship in York. The snooker legend suffered a shocking 6-4 loss to Zhao Xintong in the first round at the Barbican on Tuesday. The seven-time world champion had never lost to Xintong before, having won all eight previous encounters.

“This year will definitely be memorable for me, despite the disappointing result,” said O'Sullivan.

Recall that the 50th birthday celebration will take place at a big party. The athlete expressed his desire to surround himself with family and friends to celebrate this significant event together.

The anniversary celebration promises to be not only a festivity but also an opportunity for snooker fans to honor O'Sullivan's achievements. Despite the recent defeat, his contribution to the sport remains significant, and celebrating his 50th with loved ones is an important step in his life.