Ali Carter facts for kids
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Carter at the 2013 German Masters
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| Born | 25 July 1979 Colchester, Essex, England |
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| Sport country |  England |
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| Professional | 1996/1997, 1998–present | |||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 2 (September–October 2010) | |||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 11 (as of 8 May 2018) | |||||||||||||
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| Ranking | 6 | |||||||||||||
| Minor-ranking | 1 | |||||||||||||
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Allister Carter (born 25 July 1979) is an English professional snooker player. He is often called "The Captain" because he loves flying airplanes.
Ali Carter has been a finalist twice in the biggest snooker tournament, the World Snooker Championship. He reached the finals in 2008 and 2012, but lost both times to Ronnie O'Sullivan. He has won four major snooker tournaments and was once ranked as high as number two in the world in 2010.
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Ali Carter's Snooker Journey
Ali Carter became a professional snooker player in 1996. He first became well-known in 1999. That year, he won the Benson and Hedges Championship. This win earned him a special spot in the Masters tournament. He also made it to the semi-finals of the 1999 Grand Prix.
For several years, Ali was ranked just outside the top 16 players. But by the 2006–07 season, he officially joined the elite group of top 16 players. He stayed in this group for a while.
Big Moments at the World Championship
In 2005, Ali reached the second round of the World Snooker Championship. He had a fantastic start, winning a qualifying match 10–0. This was the first time someone had won by such a score in that event since 1993.
At the 2007 World Snooker Championship, he won his first match easily. Then, he beat the world's number one player, Stephen Hendry, to reach his first World Championship quarter-final. This guaranteed his spot in the top 16.
In the 2008 World Snooker Championship, Ali had an amazing run. He beat two former champions, Shaun Murphy and Peter Ebdon. He then won against Joe Perry in the semi-final. This meant he would play against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final. Ali lost the final match, but it was a great achievement.
During the 2008 World Championship, Ali made a perfect 147 break. This is the highest score possible in one turn in snooker. It was special because it was the first time two 147 breaks were made in the same tournament. Ronnie O'Sullivan had made one just the day before!
Winning His First Major Titles
After his World Championship final, Ali continued to play well. He won a non-ranking tournament in China called the Huangshan Cup.
In the 2008–09 snooker season, he reached the semi-finals three times in major events. Finally, after 13 years as a professional, Ali won his first ranking tournament. He won the 2009 Welsh Open, beating several strong players along the way.
He had a strong finish to the 2009–10 snooker season. He reached the semi-finals of the China Open and the World Championship. He ended that season ranked as high as 4th in the world.
Ali won the 2010 Shanghai Masters. He had to make some big comebacks in his matches to win this title. This was his second ranking title.
Facing Health Challenges
The 2011–12 snooker season started tough for Ali. He lost early in several tournaments. At one point, he even thought about retiring because of his health. He later said these comments were made "in the heat of the moment."
Before the 2012 World Snooker Championship, Ali changed his diet to help with his health. This seemed to help his game. He played very well, beating top players like Judd Trump. He reached the final again, but once more, he lost to Ronnie O'Sullivan. Even though he reached the final, his world ranking dropped.
In the 2012–13 season, Ali won his third ranking title at the 2013 German Masters. He made a great comeback in the final to win the match. He finished the season ranked 16th in the world.
In 2013, Ali had to take a break from snooker due to health problems. He had surgery and needed time to recover. He later shared on social media that he was feeling better and would return to playing.
In 2014, Ali faced another serious health challenge. He was diagnosed with a lung illness. He took a break from snooker to get treatment. He made a brave return to the sport later that year. He even won a non-ranking tournament, the 2014 General Cup, showing his amazing fighting spirit.
Recent Achievements
In the 2015–16 season, Ali won the Paul Hunter Classic. This was a special win because it was his first ranking title since overcoming his health issues. The tournament is named after a player who also battled illness.
In the 2016–17 season, Ali won his fourth ranking title at the World Open. This win helped him get back into the top 16 players in the world. He also reached the final of the 2017 German Masters.
Ali continued to play consistently in the 2017–18 snooker season. He reached the semi-finals of the China Championship. He also made it to the quarter-finals of the 2017 International Championship. At the World Championship, he reached the quarter-finals after beating Ronnie O'Sullivan.
In the 2018–19 season, Ali reached the quarter-finals of the English Open and the International Championship. His best result was reaching the final of the World Grand Prix, where he finished as runner-up.
In the 2019–20 season, Ali played in the Masters tournament. He reached the final for the first time in his career, but lost a close match. He also made it to the semi-finals of the European Masters.
About Ali's Life
Ali Carter was diagnosed with a long-term illness called Crohn's disease in 2003. He has managed this condition by changing his diet.
Outside of snooker, Ali loves flying. He even has a pilot's license! This is where his nickname "The Captain" comes from. He also owns a snooker club in Chelmsford, where he used to practice.
Ali has two children. His son, Max, was born in 2009. He also has a daughter named Olivia.
Career Finals Summary
Ali Carter has played in 10 ranking finals, winning 4 of them. He has also won 1 minor-ranking title and 3 non-ranking titles.
- Ranking Titles (4):
* 2009 Welsh Open * 2010 Shanghai Masters * 2013 German Masters * 2016 World Open
- Minor-Ranking Titles (1):
* 2015 Paul Hunter Classic
- Non-Ranking Titles (3):
* 1999 Benson and Hedges Championship * 2008 Huangshan Cup * 2014 General Cup
Images for kids
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Ali Carter at the 2013 German Masters
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Ali Carter at the 2015 Paul Hunter Classic
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See Also
In Spanish: Ali Carter para niños
- List of people diagnosed with Crohn's disease
