January 16th 2024.
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter, two of the biggest names in snooker, have recently been at odds with each other following their intense battle in the Masters final last weekend. Their contentious relationship has been brought to light by Alan McManus, who hinted at the underlying reason behind their ongoing feud.
The final between O'Sullivan and Carter was filled with tension and emotions, with the world No.1 ultimately making a remarkable comeback to win the match 10-7. However, their clash on the table was overshadowed by the heated exchange of insults between the two players afterwards.
In the midst of celebrating his latest milestone victory, O'Sullivan accused Carter of lacking the mental fortitude to finish the job and win his first triple crown title. In a stinging retort, he also told Carter to get his life together after learning that The Captain had accused him of snorting on the floor of the Alexandra Palace arena.
As Carter prepares for his match at the World Grand Prix today, he has further fueled the fire by claiming that O'Sullivan is not mentally well. It is likely that O'Sullivan will respond to this latest jab after his own match this evening.
While there has been much speculation about the root cause of the animosity between the two players, which first came to a head during a notorious incident at the 2018 World Championships, no concrete reason has been confirmed. McManus, who was present at the Masters final, shed some light on the situation by revealing that the tension between O'Sullivan and Carter stems from their shared background and past interactions.
According to McManus, O'Sullivan took Carter under his wing years ago, but there was a sense of betrayal on both sides. The intense atmosphere at the Masters final, combined with their history, led to the heated exchange of words and actions.
Fellow pundit Ken Doherty also chimed in, mentioning the infamous shoulder barge incident at the World Championships and acknowledging the bad blood between the two players. He also expressed disappointment at the negative headlines that have emerged from their feud.
It remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved, but it is clear that there is a deep-seated rivalry between O'Sullivan and Carter that goes beyond just their performance on the snooker table.
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