Carter beats Williams to claim first English Open
England's Ali Carter wins the English Open in style with a 9-6 victory over Mark Williams in front of his home support in Brentwood.
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"I thought, 'I am going for this'. I didn't care where the balls were today; I wasn't going to lose this by turning down balls."
— Ali Carter , Athlete
"This is very, very special."
— Ali Carter , Athlete
"I have been to hell and back."
— Ali Carter , Athlete
"It is a great achievement to pick up another trophy at 47, especially in front of my home fans."
— Ali Carter , Athlete
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England's Ali Carter wins the English Open in style with a 9-6 victory over Mark Williams in front of his home support in Brentwood.
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