Tag: Ali Carter

2014 German Masters Preview

The seventh main ranking event of a busy season gets under way tomorrow with the German Masters in Berlin. There have been plenty of success stories since the outset of the Barry Hearn era and the influx of new tournaments onto the calendar, but the German Masters is arguably the[Read More…]

Mighty Maxes but Rocket Runs Empty

It has only been five days since Mark Selby’s landmark 147 break that was the 100th made in professional competition. Yet, there has already been two further maximums compiled since that memorable moment – both coming in the German Masters opening round. The Berlin event doesn’t get under way properly[Read More…]

Angry Allen Out as Neil Robs Carter

Neil Robertson became the third player through to the semi-finals of the inaugural Champion of Champions after a hugely dramatic day at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. All three encounters went to a deciding frame, with the world no.1 just about getting the better of Ali Carter in the third[Read More…]

Finals Day in Gloucester

The last 16 line-up for the Kay Suzanne Memorial Cup was confirmed on Saturday at the Capital Venue in Gloucester. The likes of David Morris and Judd Trump already booked their place on Friday and were joined by eight further players yesterday. World no.1 Neil Robertson was banging in more[Read More…]

Carter Diagnosed with Cancer

It is with great regret that I report that two-time World Championship finalist Ali Carter has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 33 year-old has already had a long and publicised battle with Crohn’s Disease that has affected him on and off throughout his career. And now the three-time ranking[Read More…]

Morris Sends the Captain Crashing

Ireland’s David Morris recorded what must surely be the victory of his career by knocking Ali Carter out of the Wuxi Classic in a dramatic 5-4 thriller. Morris had already bettered his previous best in a ranking event by reaching the last 16 yesterday but now has the prospects of[Read More…]

Hawk Eyes World Title

Barry Hawkins dominated the final session to beat world no.1 Mark Selby 13-10 in the second round of the World Championship in Sheffield on Saturday. The Englishman came from 9-7 down to overcome one of the major favourites by three frames, completely taking over the match after his Leicester opponent[Read More…]