Ronnie O'Sullivan Returns to China: Who Will Win the Xi'an Grand Prix.

According to The Sun: Next week, the Xi'an Grand Prix will start in China, where some of the most famous snooker players are expected to gather.

Ronnie O'Sullivan will return to competition for the first time since the Masters held in Saudi Arabia in August.

GettyRonnie O'Sullivan is preparing for his return to China[/caption] GettyKyren Wilson won the first Xi'an Grand Prix[/caption>

Ronnie showed impressive play in Jeddah, where he made two breaks of 147 points in the semifinals but unfortunately lost to Neil Robertson in the final.

Judd Trump will also participate in the tournament as he leads the world ranking and will try to secure his first title of the season.

Last year, he lost 10-8 to Kyren Wilson in the final of the first Xi'an Grand Prix.

Shawn Murphy is showing good form, having won his 13th title at the British Open last month.

When will the Xi'an Grand Prix 2025 take place?

• The Xi'an Grand Prix will start on Tuesday, October 7.
• The tournament will conclude on Monday, October 13.
• The competition will take place at the Qujiang E-sports Centre in Xi'an.

How to watch the Xi'an Grand Prix 2025

• The Xi'an Grand Prix will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
• The event can be viewed via the discovery+ app or website.
• You can also follow all events through the live blog on SunSport.

Schedule for the Xi'an Grand Prix 2025

Tuesday, October 7

All times in BST

At 3:00 AM

• Yuan Sijun - Jamie Jones
• Ricky Walden - Elliot Slessor
• Jackson Page - Louis Heathcote
• Farak Adjaib - David Lilly
• Chatchapon Nasa - Zhou Jinghao
• Kyren Wilson - Harris Tagir
• Gary Wilson - Zhang Xiao
• Chris Wakelin - Zhang Hao

At 7:00 AM

• Stephen Maguire - Robbie Williams
• Jack Jones - Dylan Emery
• He Guoqiang - Xu Yichen
• Wang Yuchen - Liu Haotian
• Teppchaiya Un-No - Jiang Junya
• Neil Robertson - Leonie Crowley
• Judd Trump - Ng Oun Ye
• Zhao Xintong - Wang Xinbo

At 12:30 PM

• Stuart Bingham - Matt Selt
• Ryan Day - Zhou Yuelong
• Liam Pullen - Michael Holt
• Noppon Sengkham - Michal Subarczyk
• Huang Jiahao - Aaron Hill
• Ding Junhui - Sam Craigie
• Ronnie O'Sullivan - Yulian Boyko
• Mark Williams - Nasa/Zhou

Wednesday, October 8

At 3:00 AM

• Shawn Murphy - Long Zhehuanya
• Daniel Wells - Dave Gilbert
• Fang Zhengyi - Xi Jiahui
• Jimmy Robertson - Joe O'Connor

At 7:00 AM

• Wu Yize - Xu Xi
• Jordan Brown - Ding/Craigie
• Sanni Akani - Wilson/Wildcard
• Mateusz Baranowski - Wakelin/Wildcard
• Trump/Oun Ye - Matthew Stevens
• Ali Carter - Stan Moody

At 12:30 PM

• Oliver Lines - Mark Allen
• O'Sullivan/Boyko - Yao Pengchen
• Ishprit Singh Chadha - Robertson/Crowley
• David Grace - Barry Hawkins
• Mark Selby - Mark Davis
• Rob Milkins - Zhao/Wildcard

In the upcoming Xi'an Grand Prix, strong players from around the world will come together to showcase their best game and earn crucial ranking points. Such premier tournaments help popularize snooker globally and inspire young athletes to reach new heights in this sport. The competition promises to be tense and unforgettable for fans.