Carter displays powers of recovery in unbeaten start to new season in Leicester

“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.”