Shanghai Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Liang Wenbo

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Ronnie O'Sullivan is a five-time world snooker champion

Ronnie O'Sullivan came back from 4-1 down to beat China's Liang Wenbo in the Shanghai Masters first round - his first match for five months.

O'Sullivan, a five-time world champion, narrowly beat Liang 5-4 in a repeat of the 2009 final., external

The 40-year-old had not played a World Tour match since losing to Barry Hawkins in April's World Championship.

Defending champion Kyren Wilson is out after a 5-2 defeat by Michael Holt, who faces O'Sullivan in the second round.

Follow all of the first round results from the Shanghai Masters here.

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