January 14th 2024.
Following their Masters semi-final match, Mark Allen had some words of praise for his opponent, Ali Carter. The two players had just faced off for a spot in the final, with Carter coming out on top and securing his place in Sunday's final. Despite his own defeat, Allen acknowledged that Carter had been the best player throughout the week.
Carter's victory on Saturday night was an impressive one, as he became the first player in Masters history to achieve three centuries in three frames. This win added to his already impressive run at Alexandra Palace, where he had previously defeated Mark Williams and Judd Trump in the opening rounds.
Despite being the underdog in all three of his matches, Carter had managed to come out on top each time. And according to Allen, if he can maintain his level of performance, he has a good chance of lifting the trophy on Sunday night. However, Allen also recognized the challenge that lay ahead for Carter in the form of Ronnie O'Sullivan, who is known as one of the greatest snooker players of all time.
Even though O'Sullivan has not been in top form this week, Allen warned that he should never be underestimated. He also praised Carter once again, stating that he had been the best player throughout the week and that if he continues to play the way he has been, he has a good chance of winning. But the big question remains - will he be able to do it against the formidable opponent that is O'Sullivan?
Before their match, Allen had already acknowledged Carter's skills as a player, describing him as a well-rounded player with strong long-potting abilities and a good scorer. And Carter proved him right with his impressive performance against Allen.
Now, Carter faces the challenge of replicating his success against O'Sullivan, a player he has only defeated once in a long-format match. O'Sullivan himself has been impressed by Carter's performance this week, admitting that he hasn't watched much snooker but was particularly impressed with Carter's victory over Trump in the quarter-finals.
The final at Alexandra Palace will be played over two sessions on Sunday, with the winner being decided in a best-of-19 match. And while O'Sullivan may be on the verge of making history once again, his opponent is not to be underestimated. In fact, O'Sullivan himself admitted that Carter had played fantastic snooker and was a strong contender for the title.
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