Liu And Dott Withdraw

Liu Hongyu has pulled out of the BetVictor European Masters in Germany due to visa issues, while Graeme Dott has also withdrawn for personal reasons.

China’s Liu won his qualifying match in the UK for the world ranking event to reach the last 64, but has now withdrawn as he is not able to travel to Germany.

The winner of Tuesday’s first round match between Neil Robertson and Wu Yize will receive a bye to the last 32.

Dott was due to face Shaun Murphy in a first round match on Tuesday, and he has been replaced in the draw by the highest available player from the Q School Ranking List, Steven Hallworth.

The tournament at the KIA Arena in Nuremberg will run from August 22-27.