Ronnie O’Sullivan’s amateur replacement draws flying world number one at British Open

Mark Joyce faces the world’s finest in Cheltenham (Picture: WST)

Mark Joyce got a late call-up to replace Ronnie O’Sullivan at the British Open and has won his way into the last 16 where he faces world number one Zhao Xintong.

The 43-year-old was only confirmed as an entrant in Cheltenham on Friday after the Rocket withdrew from the event.

Joyce has taken advantage of the opportunity, winning three matches and only conceding one frame so far.

The Walsall cueist beat Mateusz Baranowski 4-1, Jordan Brown 4-0 and scored a big upset by downing Pang Junxu 4-0 late on Wednesday night.

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