Carter Hails O’Sullivan after Rare Berlin Victory in ‘Best of All Time’ Match
In a thrilling encounter at the German Masters in Berlin, Ali Carter achieved a rare victory over snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan, winning 5-3. This match marked Carter’s first win against O’Sullivan since their infamous clash at the Crucible in 2018. With this latest victory, Carter has now secured just his second win against O’Sullivan, who maintains a dominant 20-2 lead in their head-to-head record.
Carter’s Remarkable Performance
The match featured impressive breaks from Carter, who jumped to a 3-0 lead with breaks of 128 and 68. O’Sullivan fought back, leveling the score at 3-3 with a solid 93 break in the fourth frame. However, Carter displayed remarkable composure in the final frames, ultimately sealing his progress in the tournament.
Match Highlights
- Event: German Masters, Berlin
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- Carter’s breaks: 128, 68
- O’Sullivan’s break to level: 93
- Carter’s final score: 5-3
Carter will advance to the next round to face Xu Si, who defeated Mark Selby 5-4. The match is set to take place live on TNT Sports and discovery+ on Thursday afternoon at 14:00 UK time. Reflecting on his recent accomplishments, Carter expressed admiration for O’Sullivan. He noted their long-standing relationship, indicating no lingering animosity from previous encounters. “It is great to be on the table with him and competing,” Carter stated. “Getting the odd win over him is a feather in my cap.”
Shocking Upsets and Records
The tournament saw other surprises as well, including Mark Williams losing to Jimmy Robertson by a score of 5-3 and Tom Ford winning four consecutive frames to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong. Meanwhile, Zhang Anda extended his record for the season by making a maximum 147 break in the first frame of his 5-2 victory over Barry Hawkins.
Zhang Anda’s Stellar Performance
- Record maximum breaks this season: 22
- Recent achievement: Maximum break against Barry Hawkins
- Next opponent: Defending champion Kyren Wilson
Zhang noted that scoring a maximum at the German Masters was particularly special, especially in the opening frame. He described the atmosphere as fantastic and expressed enjoyment during the moments of his break.
Conclusion
The German Masters showcases some of the best talent in snooker, with veterans like O’Sullivan facing off against rising stars like Carter and Zhang. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for live updates and coverage of the snooker season.
