Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong due to medical reasons, marking his seventh withdrawal from a ranking tournament this season. Meanwhile, Ryan Peake, a former motorcycle gang member and prisoner, has qualified for the Open after winning the New Zealand Open. Peake's victory is a remarkable turnaround, given his troubled past. In other sports news, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler have reached the quarter-finals of the UK Open, and Armand Duplantis has broken the pole vault world record again at his first attempt. These updates highlight the latest developments in the world of sports, showcasing the triumphs and challenges faced by athletes across various disciplines.