Events dear boy, dear boy. I'm back with news that Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Masters on medical grounds.
It would be easy - and obviously is for some - to take a more cynical view, but surely it's the time to take a kinder position. Here's my take. Plus, let's remember we've still got a superb match to look forward to at Alexandra Palace on Sunday.
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