“Ali Carter produced some of his trademark grit on the opening day of the new snooker season to reach the last 32 of the Championship League by topping Group 5 in Leicester. He was joined in the second group stage by Group 16 winner Fan Zhengyi, who held off Alfie Burden by a point to secure his progress. Defending champion Shaun Murphy begins his title defence in Group 3 on Thursday.”
Carter displays powers of recovery in unbeaten start to new season in Leicester
