Carter through to final

Ali Carter, who five years ago was “happy to be alive” after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, is through to his first World Championship final after overcoming Joe Perry 17-15 at the Crucible Theatre.

The 28-year-old from Tiptree will now face odds-on favourite – and his former practice partner – Ronnie O’Sullivan in the best of 33 frames final tomorrow and Monday.