Rocket Ronnie off to flier at Guild Hall
After a closely contested first frame, O’Sullivan took the second with a break of 119 before completing his third career whitewash of Milkins.
Yan Bingtao twice came from a frame down to beat Martin Gould 4-2 and sealed victory in style with a break of 122.
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Hide AdMichael Georgiou, who won the Shootout title a fortnight ago, beat Luca Brecel 4-0 while Jack Lisowski beat Ryan Daly 4-3.
RESULTS
First round: Ronnie O’Sullivan (Eng) bt Robert Milkins (Eng) 4-0, Yan Bingtao (Chn) bt Martin Gould (Eng) 4-2, Michael Georgiou (Eng) bt Luca Brecel (Bel) 4-0, Jack Lisowski (Eng) bt Ryan Day (Wal) 4-3