O’Sullivan out to get Carter

Ronnie O’Sullivan was today bidding to maintain his impeccable record against Ali Carter as last year’s finalists reached the climax of their second-round clash at the Betfair World Championship.

After 12 wins out of 12 in major events against Carter, O’Sullivan was within sight of number 13 as he nudged his lead out to 9-7 despite the best efforts of his opponent.