Ricky Walden hospitalized and withdraws from German Masters match
express.co.uk — January 30, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC
Snooker player Ricky Walden was hospitalized just hours before his match against Barry Hawkins in the German Masters and has withdrawn from the tournament. The World Snooker Tour confirmed his withdrawal due to medical reasons, but details remain undisclosed. Walden's exit allows Hawkins to advance to the quarter-finals without playing. This marks a missed opportunity for Walden, who was aiming for his first quarter-final appearance since the 2023 Northern Ireland Open. Defending champion Judd Trump is set to compete against Neil Robertson later in the tournament. Trump has previously expressed a desire for the German Masters to gain more recognition and prestige within the snooker tour.