Ali Carter wins first title of the season
Ali Carter, 44, has won the BetVictor Championship League Snooker for the first time in his career. In the final, he defeated youngster Jackson Page, 22, securing his first title of the 2024/2025 season.
Perfect Start to the Season for Carter
After three weeks, the BetVictor Championship League Snooker [English link] has come to an end. After intense group stages and tough matches, Ali Carter and Jackson Page faced off in the decisive final.
Page got off to a good start in the first frame, but missed a red into the top left pocket at 11 points. Carter capitalized on Page's mistake and secured the first frame with a stunning century break of 116.
Despite his mistake in the first frame, Jackson Page remained unfazed and secured the second frame with a break of 83. Then, Carter showed his class: In the third frame, he made a break of 96, before dominating the fourth frame and securing the title with 79 points.
After the final, Carter expressed his emotions:
I'm very happy, it's a great start to the season. I felt comfortable in the final and played well, even though there was a lot at stake. I've been working hard and feel like I'm playing the best snooker of my career. I'm trying to control my temper and making progress.– Ali Carter, winner of the BetVictor Championship League Snooker, WST**
For Carter, this is his first win at the BetVictor Championship League Snooker. The title is likely to hold a special significance for him: Carter is the only player who has participated in the competition every year since its inception in 2008.
The victory in the tournament brings Carter a prize money of 33,000 GBP (approximately 38,976 EUR). He is also automatically qualified for the Champion of Champions tournament to be held in November. He continues to hold the 10th position in the world rankings [English link].
Carter Remains Unbeaten
For Ali Carter, affectionately known as 'The Captain', the 2024/2025 season is off to an optimal start with his win at the BetVictor Championship League Snooker. Throughout the tournament, Carter remained unbeaten, building on his impressive form from last season.
In 2023, he won the German Masters and reached two more finals. Fans and experts have noted a clear improvement in Carter's performance in the past season.
This is reflected in his results. At the Players Championship 2024, Carter defeated Judd Trump, 34, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. At the Snooker Riyadh Season World Masters, he beat Ding Jinhui, 37, 4-3. In this year's Masters, he secured a 6-3 victory over the current world number one, Mark Allen, 38, in the semifinals.
With such performances, fans can look forward to keeping an eye on 'The Captain' in the coming season.
From Health Struggles to World Success
Ali Carter was born in Colchester, Essex, in the UK and began his professional snooker career in the 1996/1997 season. His early seasons were inconsistent, but he secured his place on the professional tour and began competing in major tournaments in the mid-2000s.
He quickly rose to the top 16 and became world runner-up in 2008. He then reached the top 10 in the world rankings, and became world runner-up again in 2012. In his career, Carter has reached the World Championship final twice: Both times, he lost to Ronnie O'Sullivan, 48, who remains one of his biggest rivals to this day.
The 2013/2014 season was overshadowed by Ali Carter's health issues. He received two cancer diagnoses in quick succession, which required multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. The World Snooker Tour froze Carter's position in the top 16 of the world rankings to allow him an easier return after his treatment. He also suffers from Crohn's disease.
After recovering, Carter quickly returned and even won his first tournament after his health-related break. In the following years, Carter played at a consistent level and secured his place in the top 16. According to his own statement, he is in the best shape of his career this season.
When does the Snooker season resume?
The BetVictor Championship League Snooker is not one of the most popular tournaments of the season due to its awkward format that fails to generate a good atmosphere.
Snooker fans can rejoice, however, as the Shanghai Masters is just around the corner. It will take place from July 15-21 in Shanghai, China. Thanks to his world ranking, Ali Carter will also participate in the tournament. He will face a Chinese wildcard player in the first round, who has not been announced yet. If he reaches the quarterfinals, he will face Ding Junhui.
The tournament will feature the top 16 players in the world rankings as well as eight Chinese players. For some players, like Judd Trump or Mark Allen, the Shanghai Masters will be their first tournament of the new season.
Those who wish to bet on the Shanghai Masters can find the following odds at the bookmakers:
- *Ronnie O'Sullivan: 3.5*
- *Judd Trump: 4*
- *Kyren Wilson: 9*
- *Mark Allen: 10*
- *Mark Selby: 10*
The news team of OnlineCasinosDeutschland.com will publish a preview of the Shanghai Masters in the coming days and will also keep you informed about the tournament's progress.
Following his victory, Ali Carter acknowledged the significance of the BetVictor Championship League Snooker title, as he has been a consistent participant in the competition since its inception in 2008.
The triumph at the BetVictor Championship League Snooker also boosted Carter's earning, with a prize money of 33,000 GBP awarded to the winner. This victory also ensured his automatic qualification for the upcoming Champion of Champions tournament in November.
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