Ronnie O'Sullivan launches into extraordinary X-rated rant at Ali Carter after beating old rival in...

Ronnie O'Sullivan secured his eighth Masters championship at Alexandra Palace by making a remarkable comeback. Despite being down 6-3, The Rocket triumphed over Carter in the final by a score of 10-7. It's worth noting that the two players had a fierce rivalry during the 2018 World Championship.

Authored by Shane Macdermott for The Daily Mail

Released: 22:30 GMT, January 15th, 2024 | Modified: 06:10 GMT, January 16th, 2024

During an angry outburst, Ronnie O'Sullivan advised Ali Carter to be more courageous and assertive, using vulgar language. This occurred after O'Sullivan secured his eighth Masters title, further cementing his position as the world's top-ranked player.

O'Sullivan made a comeback after being behind 6-3 to defeat Carter with a score of 10-7 in the final held at Alexandra Palace on Sunday night.

Carter characterized the audience, who largely supported O'Sullivan, as 'foolish individuals' lacking in intelligence.

He accused O'Sullivan of blowing his nose on the ground, and the Rocket retaliated intensely.

O'Sullivan stated that the individual in question should work on getting their affairs in order. O'Sullivan also expressed that they will no longer avoid being straightforward, or trying to be careful with their words around someone who behaves so negatively. The person O'Sullivan referred to is causing significant problems and is very difficult to deal with.

On Sunday, Ali Carter was defeated by Ronnie O'Sullivan with a score of 10-7, resulting in O'Sullivan earning his eighth Masters championship title.

Carter was ahead by three frames, yet in the final four frames, he could only manage to gain 51 points.

O'Sullivan responded with a rude gesture and went on a tirade.

Going up against an individual of that nature in a game of snooker can be an dreadful experience. He doesn't possess a pleasant personality and his energy when around the table isn't positive.

I have expressed my thoughts and feelings, and I am not concerned about the consequences. I have concluded my statement and have nothing else to add. His personality and behavior are well-known and widely acknowledged.

He has problems. Why does he have problems with me? I am not tolerating it. I am not bothered, be brave. I couldn't care less about any of these snooker players, not a single one.

When he continues to provoke me, I retaliate even harder every single time. He is only harming himself through his actions. I am indifferent about the situation. This concludes my statement.

However, O'Sullivan, who is 48 years old, commented: 'There is an unresolved situation between us. He appears to have a personal problem with me that needs to be addressed. It is imperative that he seeks professional help or assistance. This is because we have not communicated with one another in two decades.'

When he was younger, I spent time with him and shared many things together.

When he attempted to insult me, I responded by flipping him off and couldn't care less about his reaction.

There was some intense dislike between the two individuals, which came to a head during the 2018 World Championship in Sheffield. O'Sullivan rudely bumped into Carter and remarked, "That's because you always seem to be angry."

As Carter clinched a surprising victory in the round of 16, he and O'Sullivan had a verbal exchange. This was one of just three wins for Carter out of the 26 matches the two have played against each other.

The player who has won the world championship seven times is facing a disagreement with the regulatory body of the game due to negative comments he made earlier this year. He will probably have to pay a fine for using inappropriate language during his last Masters press conference.

In the blog post, Carter used derogatory language to describe the supporters who were predominantly in favor of O'Sullivan. He referred to them as "morons."

The animosity between the two individuals reached its boiling point during the 'barge-gate' incident that took place at the 2018 World Championship.

Carter, who is 44 years old, got into an argument with some members of the audience who were shouting while he was taking his shot. This caused tensions to rise.

Carter mentioned that there were a few incidents that went unnoticed. However, it's evident to anyone who is seeing or thinking that something is happening.

To be honest, it's really repulsive. Nobody wants to voice their opinions, do they? (O'Sullivan) is blowing his nose and leaving mucus on the ground. It's totally unacceptable conduct from someone who is considered a skilled expert. If this is ignored, then it's unacceptable in my opinion.

There were some foolish individuals present amongst the audience. It's truly incredible. It's already a difficult task to defeat him, but having individuals scream while you take your shot and utter nonsensical remarks during critical moments is quite unbearable. It made me feel as though my head might pop off.