Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a successful return to snooker as he holds the lead in his World Championship first-round match with Ali Carter.
Ronnie O'Sullivan made his return to snooker and secured a one-frame lead over Ali Carter after the opening session of their World Championship first-round match. O'Sullivan, 49, had not played competitively since January when he snapped his cue and threw it in the bin following four losses in five matches at the Championship League event. He subsequently withdrew from a number of tournaments, including the Masters, the Welsh Open and the Grand Prix,…