Ronnie O'Sullivan offered to concede his latest match at the Welsh Open after yet more cue issues.
The world No.1 is through to the last 16 of the tournament in Newport but has endured plenty of frustration in his two matches so far.
He had to leave the table twice after his tip flew off the end of his cue during his second round win over Ross Muir earlier this week, and the problem had not gone away for the match with Ross Lawler.