Ali Carter caused an upset at the British Open by beating home favourite Mark Selby in the second round in Leicester.
World number 23 Carter, 42, made a century break in the second frame on his way to a convincing 3-0 victory over four-time world champion Selby.
He will face fellow Englishman Oliver Lines, 26, in the third round at the Morningside Arena.
“It was a good performance,” Carter said. “I’m really pleased.”
The Colchester-born player also felt his chance to experience a first tournament victory for five years was tantalisingly close.
“I’m one of the better players in the world,” added Carter. “It’s a massive opportunity.”
Reigning world champion Selby, 38, acknowledged he was beaten by the better player on the day.
“I thought Ali played well,” he said. “He thoroughly deserved to win. I didn’t feel I did that much wrong.”
Article courtesy of BBC Sport
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