Ronnie O'Sullivan has received permission to be exempt from a long-standing World Snooker rule in events this season ahead of the World Championship.
'The Rocket' has drawn Jackson Page in round one, and could set up a mouth-watering tie against world number two Judd Trump at the semi-final stage.
Throughout the season, the 48-year-old has mixed up his attire on occasion, and broke with tradition to wear a mustard shirt throughout the Tour Championship earlier this month.He has also worn black trainers at some events, despite World Snooker's dress code strictly enforcing a smart shoes rule.has been suffering from plantar fasciitis - tissue inflammation along the bottom of the foot between the heel bone and toes.
Speaking on commentary during the Masters final in January, six-time world champion Steve David noted that O'Sullivan had been given permission to wear training shoes by World Snooker.It is unclear whether 'The Rocket' will need to use the exemption at the Crucible, as he has not worn trainers in recent events.
"It's mind-boggling how anyone can come up with this kind of dress code. The bow tie is bad enough, but to have a tie in the way is ridiculous."
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