Tag: The Masters
Ronnie O’Sullivan admits he was ‘turned on’ by testing Ali Carter’s “bottle” in The Masters final on Sunday. O’Sullivan fought back from 6-3 down to win seven of the next eight frames and secure an eighth Masters title at Alexandra Palace. In doing so, ‘The Rocket’ became the oldest-ever winner of the sport’s most prestigious […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan produced an inspired turnaround to claim his eighth Masters title with a 10-7 victory over Ali Carter. The Rocket, who had struggled with his game for large periods of the week at Alexandra Palace, recovered from 6-3 down, winning seven of the last eight frames to land the £250,000 top prize. O’Sullivan, 48, […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ali Carter renew their rivalry on Sunday as they go head to head for the right to be crowned the 2024 Masters champion. The Essex duo lock horns in a Triple Crown final for the third time. Both of their previous such encounters came at the World Championship, with O’Sullivan enjoying commanding […]
Ali Carter made history as he defeated Mark Allen 6-3 to set up a Masters final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan on Sunday. The Captain hit three centuries in three frames – becoming the first player in history to do so at this event – to reach his second showpiece in as many appearances. Allen, who […]
Mark Allen and Ali Carter go head to head on Saturday for the right to play Ronnie O’Sullivan in this year’s Masters final. O’Sullivan is the first man through to Sunday’s showpiece following his 6-2 victory over Shaun Murphy earlier today, but who will he face at Alexandra Palace? Well, both players have certainly staked […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan bids to reach his 14th Masters final when he goes up against Shaun Murphy at Alexandra Palace on Saturday. The Rocket is seeking a record-extending eighth triumph at snooker’s most prestigious invitational event, which would match his tally at the UK Championship. But first, he must negotiate his 15th semi-final, where he is […]
Mark Selby looks to reach his first Masters semi-final in 10 years when he faces Mark Allen in a mouth-watering clash on Friday. The two Marks meet for the first time since that epic World Championship semi-final last season, which Selby narrowly won 17-15. The Jester also came out on top in their previous Masters […]
Judd Trump resumes his Masters title defence when he locks horns with Ali Carter in the quarter-finals on Friday. The reigning champion is aiming to become only the fifth player to successfully defend the crown after Cliff Thorburn, Stephen Hendry, Paul Hunter and Ronnie O’Sullivan. His quest to do so almost fell at the first […]
Shaun Murphy admits he has “finally learned” to stick with his attacking style of play after booking his place in the Masters semi-finals. The 2015 champion advanced to the last four at Alexandra Palace, where he will play Ronnie O’Sullivan following a 6-3 victory over Jack Lisowski on Thursday. Murphy hit two centuries and a […]